THE ADMISSIONS PROCESS

CAMPUS VISIT

GlobalTell College of Florida (GCF) encourages prospective students and their families to visit the campus. Tours can be arranged Monday through Thursday, except for holidays and when the college is closed for student testing.

Admission Requirements

The college will consider each applicant individually in relationship to the entire applicant pool, and select the best candidates for admission. The College reserves the right to limit the number of students admitted based on faculty and clinical resources. The College’s programs are taught in English.

ADMISSIONS FOR THE PRACTICAL NURSE DIPLOMA PROGRAM (PROGRAM-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS)

  1. Applicants must meet the following requirements before being accepted:
  • Be at least 18 years old.
  • Pay a non-refundable $100 application fee and $50 registration fee.
  • Provide a copy of your Driver’s License, Passport, or state-issued ID Card and a Social Security Card.
  • Proof of high school completion, GED (11.0+ grade), or TABE test pass.
  • Foreign credentials require NACES or AICE evaluation (Foreign Physicians exempt)
  • Pass the Entrance Exam with a score of 70% or higher.
  • Have a personal interview with the Nursing Program Director or Designee.
  • ENTRANCE EXAM RETAKE POLICY If an applicant does not pass, they may retake the exam after 2 weeks, and if needed, a third attempt is allowed after 30 days.
  • Submit a signed enrollment agreement.

 

  1. Applicants must have the following documents before the first day of class:
  • Level II Background Check
    • 12 Panel Drug Screening Test Results No physical or mental restrictions that impede clinical tasks and skills.
    • GCF-approved uniform and student ID.

 

  1. Applicants must have the following documents before clinical rotation:
  • Medical report attesting to good health.
  • Provide proof of negative PPD within the past 6 months or chest X-ray within 1 year.
  • Proof of immunizations: Polio, Tetanus, Hepatitis B series, Varicella and Influenza titers during flu season.

REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (RN-BSN): SPECIFIC PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

ADMISSIONS FOR THE REGISTERED NURSE TO BACHELOR OF SCIENCE  IN NURSING (RN-BSN) PROGRAM

  1. An Associate in Science of Nursing Degree with a minimum GPA of 2.0.
  2. Completion of all General Education courses.
  3. Active, unrestricted U.S. RN license.
  4. Submission of official transcripts.
  5. A personal statement detailing career goals.
  6. A current resume with at least one month of professional nursing experience.
  7. An interview with the Admissions Team.
  8. Mandatory completion of new student orientation.

 

CREDIT TRANSFER AND DEGREE COMPLETION

  1. 72 credits are awarded for an Associate Degree in Nursing.
  2. An additional 10 credits are awarded for holding an RN license.
  3. Transfer credits may be accepted up to 82 credits, subject to evaluation.
  4. 38 credits from BSN Nursing Core courses are required for program

completion.

  1. A total of 120 credits are needed to earn the BSN degree

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS: MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING - EDUCATION CONCENTRATION (MSN ED.) PROGRAM

  1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) with a minimum GPA of 2.5; or a bachelor’s degree in another field with a GPA of 2.5 for non-nursing graduates.
  2. TOEFL exam results for graduates of foreign BSN programs, if applicable.
  3. Current, unrestricted RN license valid in Florida.
  4. One year of nursing experience is documented on a current resume.
  5. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions.
  6. Personal statement detailing career objectives.
  7. An interview with the Admissions Team.
  8. Mandatory completion of new student orientation

TRANSFER STUDENTS’ POLICY

GlobalTell College of Florida (GCF) welcomes transfer students from other institutions, valuing the academic experiences they bring. GCF is committed to ensuring that these students transition smoothly into its nursing programs. The college will consider earned credits for transfer from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or State Council of Higher Education. The decision to accept or deny transfer credit is final.  Similarly, the transferability of GCF credits is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether credits will be accepted at another institution of the student’s choice. Official Transcripts with transfer credits must be submitted to the Office of Admissions at the time of application.

FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS

In the case of foreign transcripts, the student may be required to have their records translated and evaluated by a reputable and accredited third-party translator and evaluator. Students may ​

visit the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES®) for a list of members and their websites. The results of the evaluation should be sent directly to GlobalTell College of Florida. Though GCF consents to examine the evaluated transcript for potential transfer of credits, the college has the authority to accept or refuse credits based on the evaluation results. All official transcripts should be sent to  registrar@globaltellcollegeflorida.com.