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 Alpena Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
Minimum GPA 2.75
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 Alpena Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 5 3 credit general elective from list: BIO 201/201L, BIO 203/203L, BIS 167, CEM 111, HEA 102, HUM 241, MTH 223, PHL 125, PHL 228, PSY 101, SOC 123 C or better · within 5 years · one of: elective Dosage Calculation & Medical Terminology (HEA 133) C or better English Composition I (ENG 111) C or better Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology with Lab (BIO 110/110L) or BIO 201/201L or BIO 203/203L C or better · with lab · one of: ap Speech Communications (SPE 121) or Public Communication (SPE 123) C or better · one of: speech Certifications 2 AHA Basic Life Support Provider (BLS) Valid LPN license (5 points plus 1 point per year licensed, up to 10 points, in place of HESI A2) Health and background checks 6 Central Registry Clearance (Michigan Dept of Human Services) Criminal background check (Michigan State Police ICHAT) Immunizations: influenza, Tdap within 10 years, Varicella, Hepatitis B, MMR Student health form signed by provider Tuberculosis testing Urine 10 panel drug screen Application basics 3 Age 18 before first clinical; high school diploma or GED Letter of professional reference and letter of personal recommendation Optional test out exam for RN Foundations (NUR 238) for LPNs with at least one year of nursing experience Recommended Experience 1 Healthcare work experience documentation (scored) Recommended 