Health Professions Application

This application is for the Spring cohort that will start classes in January 2026.

Prior to submitting an application for any of the Health Professions programs, all students must ensure that they have completed the following tasks:

Transcripts
All transcripts including high school (or GED) and colleges attended must be official (received directly from the institution to Parkland) and on file prior to submitting an application for a Health Professions program.

Assessments
Complete necessary assessment testing in English, reading, and math. Assessments can be taken through the Assessment Center during the hours they are open, no appointment is necessary. Please bring a valid photo ID. Alternatively, assessments can be waived with an approved academic history in high school and/or college. You can get more information on assessment test waivers at admissions@parkland.edu or by calling 217-351-2482.

Academic Advising
Meet with an Academic Success Advisor for Health Professions through the Academic Advising office. Call 217-353-2219 to schedule an appointment.

Student Information
Ensure name, address, and phone number are correct. Changes can be made at the following link:

Change of Student Record

Selecting Your Program

Program
Select which program you would like to apply for:

Student Information

Parkland ID Number (7 digits starting with the number 1)
This number is found in your acceptance email or by logging into Self Service.

First Name

Middle Name

Last Name

Birthdate

Phone Number

Personal Email Address

Parkland Email Address

High School Students

Are you a current high school student?

Yes

No

What is your expected graduation date?

Employment

Are you currently employed in the healthcare industry?

Yes

No

Employer

Position/Title

Nursing, Practical Nursing, and LPN to ADN Bridge Programs

Nursing Program Director
Wendy Farmer, MSN, RN
217-353-2032
wfarmer@parkland.edu

Practical Nursing (LPN) Program Director
Judith Somers, MSN, RN
217-353-2785
jasomers@parkland.edu

Faculty Chair
Jennifer Durst, DNP, FNP-BC
217-353-2135
jdurst@parkland.edu

Assessments
Prior to applying, applicants must meet the following placements:

English - Place into English 101 (Out of ENG 099)
Reading - College-level Reading (Out of CCS 099)
Math - Math Literacy (Out of MAT 072)

Non-native speakers of English must establish English proficiency prior to applying through:

TOEFL iBT Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 20-22-26-20, respectively

IELTS Scores
Minimum in reading, listening, speaking, and writing: 6.5-6.5-8-5.5, respectively

BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I
Student must eligible to enroll into BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology I prior to submitting their application. This course has a prerequisite of any Chemistry course with a C or better within the last three years in either college or high school.

Scoring
To be considered, an applicant must achieve a minimum score of 2.75 or above with the exception of Practical Nursing where a minimum score is 2.5 or above.

To be scored, an applicant must have completed at least 15 college credit hours with a letter grade of C or better OR they have graduated from high school within the last two years.

An applicant's score is determined by their grade point average (GPA) and will depend on what their academic history includes. Some students will be scored by courses in the program that they have completed, overall college GPA, or if no previous college credit and they've graduated high school within the last two years, their high school GPA. The score is then used comparatively to other applicants.

Non-developmental Math and Science courses expire after five years since completion for scoring purposes.

LPN to ADN Bridge
Those applying for the LPN to ADN Bridge program must hold a current Practical Nurse (LPN) license to enter into upper level Nursing (ADN) courses. In addition. applicants must have completed and passed the following courses prior to application: ENG 101 - Composition 1, PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology, and BIO 121 - Anatomy and Physiology 1.

A CNA or CMA certification or being currently enrolled in a CNA/CMA program is required for the LPN program, but only preferred for the Nursing programs.

Have you obtained certification or are you currently enrolled in a CNA/CMA program?

Yes

No

Title

Health Professions Application - Spring 2026