The ADN Transition program is designed for the current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to complete the ADN program. Applicants must meet the algebra requirement for Associate Degree Nursing and a satisfactory score must be obtained on a math-pharmacology competency exam. The ADN faculty will administer this exam to the qualified applicants in late fall semester. Pharmacology outlines for Independent review will be available from the Admissions Office or Health Sciences and Nursing Division in the fall semester. For additional information, contact the Admissions Office at ext. 301, 331, or 395. Official transition Into the ADN programs begins each spring.
This is a competitive admissions program, and acceptance is not guaranteed. Applicants are accepted for admission based on required criterion and individual applications. To be eligible to apply for the LPN to AND Transition program, students must meet the following minimum prerequisite requirements.
Minimum MATH Prerequisite Requirements:
An applicant must have completed ONE of the following before receiving the applicant packet:
- An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher from a College Prep Curriculum
- A grade of “P” for DMA 010-080
- A grade of “C” or higher for MAT 080
- Completion of Transitions Math through Tier 3
- A grade of “C” or higher in MAT 035
- Placement test scores that demonstrate mastery of MAT 035
Students who have completed a college approved Math course such as MAT-121, MAT-122, MAT-141, MAT-143, MAT-151, MAT-152, MAT-161, MAT-171, MAT-263, or MAT-271 (with grade of C or better) may meet the math requirement.
Prerequisite Requirements:
- Verification of a current unencumbered license to practice in NC as an LPN
- Successful completion of math requirements
- Successful completion of BIO-168 & BIO-169 (with grade of C or better)
- Successful completion of PSY-150 (with grade of C or better)
(2025*03)
