Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards an associate degree in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN. Credit for the LPN/LVN license shortens the program.
Career outlook Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.
Getting in What Albany State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Albany State University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 American Government (POLS 1101) C or better · one of: core4 Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2412K) C or better · with lab · one of: core4 Approved math: Quantitative Reasoning, College Algebra, or higher (MATH 1001/1111) C or better · one of: math English Composition I (ENGL 1101) C or better General Psychology (PSYC 1101) C or better · one of: core4 Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2411K) C or better · with lab · within 8 years Humanities/Fine Arts elective (Literature, Foreign Language, or Fine Arts Appreciation) C or better · one of: core4 Microbiology (BIOL 2211K) C or better · with lab · one of: core4 Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS overall 65.0% (max 2 attempts within 12 months before application) Score 65 ATI TEAS overall % Certifications 1 Valid LPN license or paramedic certification one of: license Health and background checks 2 Background check (per clinical agency) Drug screening (random, per contracting agency) Application basics 3 Complete and exit all learning support courses No nursing course failures from prior nursing program enrollment Nursing GPA (NGPA) 2.80 in A&P I, English Composition I and approved math Score 2.8 NGPA Experience 1 Minimum 1 year of experience as LPN or paramedic 
