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The LU School of Nursing at Fort Leonard Wood curriculum consists of seven sequential, nursing courses, with structured classroom and laboratory experiences.

You’ll spend …

• 4 to 6 hours per week in the formal classroom (evening courses)
• 12 hours per week in clinical and/or college laboratories

You’ll gain hands-on experiences at a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics in Rolla, Lebanon and Waynesville areas.

Applicants to the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing must submit:

• Completed School of Nursing paper application
• Three letters of reference
• HESI A2 exam score of 70 or higher

Deadline: April 1

Each prospective student must complete the requirements for admission to 色虎视频.

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Deadline for August admission to the Fort Leonard Wood program is April 1. All admission criteria must be met by this date.

Admission to the Nursing program is based upon:

• HESI A2 with a minimum composite score of 70% in the following areas – basic math, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, grammar and A&P within five years of application OR Minimum ACT composite of 19 within five years of application.
• Completion of General Biology with lab.
• Completion of pre-requisite nursing courses with a GPA of 2.75 in ENG 101 Composition & Rhetoric I, PSY 101 General Psychology, BIO 208 Human Anatomy & Physiology, and BIO 209 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab.
• Have taken MAT 111 Intermediate Algebra or higher or taken the math placement.
• Completion of nursing school application.
• Three letters of reference on forms provided
• Official transcripts from all previous schools attended after high school/GED.
• LPNs must submit official transcripts and one reference letter from LPN school.
• Good academic & non-academic standing.

Students are selected for admission to the nursing program once a year. Additional information concerning admission criteria and the application process is available. Contact the campus office for more information on attending an Information Seminar and meeting with a nursing advisor.

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing – Ft. Leonard Wood Program

Sample Degree Pathway

First Semester

• GE 101: University Seminar (1st 8 weeks) – 1 credit
• ENG 101: Composition & Rhetoric I (1st 8 weeks) – 3 credits
• ENG 102: Composition & Rhetoric II (2nd 8 weeks) – 3 credits
• BIO 103/104L: Principles of Biology with Lab – 4 credits
• SA 201: Introduction to Sociology – 3 credits
• Total: 14 credits

• PSY 101: General Psychology (1st 8 weeks) – 3 credits
• PSY 308: Developmental Psychology (2nd 8 weeks) – 3 credits
• BIO 208/209L: Anatomy & Physiology with Lab – 5 credits
• PSC 203: American National Government – 3 credits
• Total: 14 credits

• NUR 235: Principles of Nutrition – 3 credits
• Total: 3 credits

• NUR 101: Nursing Process I – 9 credits
• Total: 9 credits

• NUR 103: Psychiatric/Geriatric Nursing – 4 credits
• NUR 104: Nursing Process II – 5 credits
• Total: 9 credits

• BIO 301/301L: Microbiology with Lab – 4 credits
• Total: 4 credits

• NUR 201: Nursing Process III – 5 credits
• NUR 202: Maternal/Child Nursing – 4 credits
• Total: 9 credits

• NUR 203: Nursing Process IV – 5 credits
• NUR 204: Nursing Leadership – 4 credits
• Total: 9 credits

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$360.00/credit hour 
tuition for nursing courses 

$276.00/credit hour
tuition for non-nursing courses 

AAS students typically take 9 nursing credit hours per semester (estimated cost of $3,240 for tuition per semester). 

In addition to the tuition and fees charged by the university, nursing students are assessed $125.00 per credit hour for each nursing course. The non-nursing lab fees are $35.00 per course and $15.00 per credit hour technology fee, also $55.00 online course fee. Kaplan testing fees are also assessed each semester. 

Nursing students should anticipate spending approximately $3,000 for other expenditures, such as: 

• textbooks 

• uniforms 

• stethoscope and bandage scissors 

• watch with a second hand 

• graduation fees 

• Lincoln School of Nursing pin 

• NCLEX-RN licensure exam fee 

• pre-admission health screening 

• drug testing 

• federal and state background checks

Students are responsible for transportation to and from campus and clinical experiences.

AAS students typically take 9 nursing credit hours per semester (estimated cost of $3,240 for tuition per semester). 

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Are you an LPN ready to advance your nursing education and career? With the successful completion of our LPN to RN transitions course, you have the opportunity for advanced placement in 色虎视频’s Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in nursing degree program.

Offered through our School of Nursing at Fort Leonard Wood, our part-time evening program is tailored to meet the educational needs of local, active-duty military personnel and their dependents.

Requirements for LPN Admission

In addition to the general requirements for the program stated above, LPNs must hold a Missouri license in good standing. LPNs must also submit official transcripts and one reference letter from LPN school.

Watch the video below for information on our NUR 106 course to support your transition from LPN to RN.

• Be currently enrolled in the Associates of Applied Science in Nursing program at 色虎视频 and remain in good standing while seeking dual degrees.
• Complete all sections of the dual degree-seeking application.
• Attend regular advisement meetings with an academic advisor.
• Students granted dual degree-seeking status will be allowed to enroll in the general education and prerequisite courses for the bachelor’s degree in nursing. Once students have successfully completed NUR 104 they may enroll in the 300-level RN to BSN courses required for the bachelor's degree in nursing. Upon completing the NCLEX and licensure with a compact state license, students will be allowed to enroll in the 400-level RN to BSN courses.

Pre-registration:  Pre-registration is for current 色虎视频 students in good standing. Contact the Fort Leonard Wood Campus office at 573-329-5160 to schedule a registration/advisement appointment.

Registration: New students to 色虎视频 may register during regular registration. Contact the Fort Leonard Wood Campus office at 573-329-5160 to schedule a registration/advisement appointment.

Payment:  Registration must be secured by paying in full or making appropriate payment arrangements by the due dates (See Academic Calendar). Schedules may be cancelled if payment isn't made and the University concludes such action is appropriate.

Note: You are required to withdraw from all classes if you decide not to attend. Failure to do so may result in you being held fully responsible for all charges to your student account.

Financial Aid:  Applications for Pell Grants and Student Loans should be processed BEFORE registration. Promissory notes are now completed online. (Note: Your User ID is your 色虎视频 Datatel ID number.)  Please contact the Fort Leonard Wood Campus Office at 573-329-5160 or flw@lincolnu.edu for more information on financial aid and/or payment plans. 

Soldiers:  All Active Duty Army and Army Reserve soldiers requesting tuition assistance must register through the ArmyIgnited portal. Before requesting classes through the ArmyIgnited portal, students must see a 色虎视频 nursing advisor to set up a degree plan for nursing course work. Contact the Fort Leonard Wood Campus Office at 573-329-5160 or flw@lincolnu.edu for an appointment.

Academic Advising:  PRE-nursing students are assigned an academic advisor.  All students seeking admission to the Fort Leonard Wood nursing program must meet regularly with their academic advisor to ensure they are progressing satisfactorily.

Entrance Testing

Nursing Entrance Test - Students may take the ACT or HESI A2 for admissions into the program.

The nursing program requires a ACT composite score of 19 with the exam taken in the last five years of application OR a minimum composite score of 70% on the HESI A2 in the following areas - basic math, reading comprehension, vocabulary and general knowledge, grammar and A&P within five years of application.

For information regarding registering online for Hesi A2, call the Fort Leonard Wood office at 573-329-5160.

Placement Testing

Math Placement Test

Students who have not transferred in Intermediate Algebra or equivalent MUST complete the appropriate placement test.  The test will be given each semester.  If the student has not transferred Intermediate Algebra credit, this test MUST be taken. There is no charge for the test.

Contact the Fort Leonard Wood office to make arrangements for testing.

FLW AAS Application

Reference Letter

Completed applications and three reference letters may be emailed to FLW@LincolnU.edu or mailed/hand-delivered to:

For your reference:

School of Nursing Handbook

Degree Pathway (to be completed with advisor after acceptance)