Application Processes for Degree-Seeking Students

  1. A completed application form along with two copies of the applicant’s personal composition must be submitted with a $100 non-refundable fee payable to Lakeview College of Nursing.  Non-degree seeking students are exempt from paying the application fee.
  2. The deadline for application for the fall semester is April 1.  The deadline for application for the spring semester is October 1.  Summer semester start is only possible for students transferring from another nursing program (if necessary courses are offered) and for students who are interested in taking chemistry and/or statistics only on the Danville Campus.  The application deadline for the summer semester is April 1. 
  3. If applicant holds a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale, he/she may apply for an early decision.  Early decision application deadlines are March 1 for fall semester and September 1 for the spring semester.
  4. Transfer credit may be accepted from any accredited college or university.  It is recommended that official (sealed transcripts) be included with the application for admission.  
  5. Two reference forms will be supplied with the application form. The applicant signs each form and requests references from a recent employer or an educator, who is not a relative.  The person completing the reference form should place the form in an envelope, seal the envelope, and sign it across the seal.  It is recommended that the signed and sealed reference forms be included with the application for admission.  References from relatives or personal friends will not be accepted.
  6. LPNs and RNs applying for admission must also submit a copy of their current Illinois nursing license.
  7. Applicants will be required to submit an birth certificate with embossed seal.
  8. Students who were born outside the U.S. will be required to submit official TOEFL scores.
  9. Upon receiving the Application for Admission, Lakeview College of Nursing will mail instructions and require that each applicant complete a background check form.
  10. Applicants will receive information concerning a pre-admission assessment once their Application for Admission has been processed.
  11. All applicants who meet the criteria for admission will be required to take the pre-admission assessment approx. 1-3 weeks prior to the application deadline.  Remote testing sites will be identified.  If students are unable to take the TEAS prior to the application deadline American College Testing Program (ACT) scores will be accepted until the TEAS test can be completed.
  12. A completed health record is required to be on file for all students after acceptance into the College.
  13. Evidence of current CPR certification must be supplied for enrollment in clinical nursing courses.
  14. All admission records must be complete prior to registration.
  15. Upon receiving the admissions deposit the Director of Enrollment/Registrar will complete the registration process and enroll the newly admitted student into the appropriate beginning level coursework.

Application Process for Non-Degree Seeking Students

Students who do not wish to pursue the BSN degree at Lakeview College of Nursing  or who do not qualify for admission into the BSN program may apply as non-degree seeking students. Such students will be eligible to take 12 credit hours of non-clinical coursework for which they have met the prerequisites. Those wishing to take more than 12 credit hours or any clinical courses must have the permission of the Dean of Nursing.

A one-page application (along with signature and date) must be completed and submitted to the Director of Enrollment/Registrar. Transcripts for all previous college coursework must be submitted for enrollment in any course. Those taking clinical courses must also submit immunization records and proof of CPR certification. The application fee is not required.

Enrollment will be on a space-available basis. Tuition and fees will be assessed at the rate in effect at the time of registration. Non-degree seeking students are responsible and accountable for becoming familiar with and adhering to the policies stated and the procedures described in the Catalog and Student Handbook. Students enrolled as non-degree seeking will not be eligible for financial aid.

Students admitted under this category who desire to pursue the BSN degree at a later date must go through the prescribed admission procedure and meet admission requirements at the time the student seeks full admission. Credit earned as a non-degree seeking student may apply to the BSN degree. Such credit will be evaluated by the Director of Enrollment/Registrar prior to granting degree-seeking status.

Non-Degree Seeking RN Students

Students who can show proof of RN license may enroll as non-degree seeking RN Students. These students will be able to take a maximum of 12 credit hours, including courses with clinical components, before application for full admittance to LCN is required. Submission of health records and proof of current CPR certification is required before the start of clinical courses. Students who are already RNs must provide proof of Illinios RN licensure.  There is no application fee.

Application Process for Students Transferring from Another Nursing Program

In consideration of application by students from other nationally accredited nursing programs to Lakeview College of Nursing the following policies/procedures are required:

  1. Transfer students must complete the same admission process as other candidates applying for admission.

  2. Transfer students must submit a satisfactory reference letter from the Dean/Director/Chair of the program from which they are transferring.

  3. Only nursing courses with a grade of B or better will be considered for transfer.

  4. Students must write a letter of petition for acceptance of transfer nursing courses and submit it, along with the syllabi and course descriptions of the courses in question, to the Faculty Organization c/o Connie Young, Director of Enrollment/Registrar.

  5. If the transfer student has attended a nursing program that offers Assessment Technologies Institute (ATI) testing, he/she should submit copies of their testing results.

  6. Each applicant will be evaluated on an individual basis to determine placement within the nursing program.  Availability of clinical space may also impact entry.

  7. Students will attend an orientation with discussion of philosophy, vision, mission, values, purpose, and objectives of the program.

  8. Transfer students must pass a medication calculation proficiency and a nursing skills evaluation before their first clinical course at LCN.

  9. Graduation requirements as stated within this website must be met before graduation.

  10. A minimum of 23 credit hours must be completed at Lakeview College of Nursing in order to earn a bachelor’s degree from said institution.