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 Blue Ridge Community College 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 Blue Ridge Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 9 College Composition I (ENG 111) C or better College Composition II (ENG 112) C or better College Success Skills (SDV 100) or Intro to Nursing (SDV 101, preferred) C or better Developmental Psychology (PSY 230) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 141) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Ethics and Society (PHI 220) C or better Highly recommended Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 142) C or better · within 7 years Highly recommended Microbiology for Health Sciences (BIO 150) or General Microbiology (BIO 205) C or better Highly recommended Sociology of the Family (SOC 215) C or better Highly recommended Entrance exams 1 Kaplan Nursing Admission Test (Reading, Writing, Math, Science, Critical Thinking) Score 45 Kaplan % on each component Certifications 1 Current Virginia unrestricted LPN license Health and background checks 2 Criminal background check Drug test Application basics 5 Curricular GPA 2.5 in prerequisite/general education courses Score 2.5 prerequisite/general education GPA Eligible for MTH 154 (placement) High school diploma or equivalent (official high school transcripts) Official transcript from LPN program Residence in BRCC service region (12 months) Recommended Experience 1 Paid healthcare work in certified setting within past year; EMT/rescue volunteer 50+ hours; paid medic experience Recommended 
