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 Bucks County Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 3.0
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 Bucks County Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 11 College Success Seminar (COLL101) or waiver C or better English Composition I (COMP110) C or better English Composition II (COMP111) C or better Health Assessment in Nursing (ADRN113) C or better · within 5 years Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL181) B or better · within 7 years Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL182) B or better · within 7 years Introduction to Professional Nursing (ADRN110) C or better Introduction to Psychology (PSYC110) C or better Microbiology (BIOL228) B or better · within 7 years Nutrition (HLTH120N) C or better · within 7 years Pharmacology in Nursing (ADRN114) C or better · within 5 years Entrance exams 3 ACT 20 or higher (within five years) Score 20 ACT · one of: exam ATI TEAS, Academic Preparedness Level Proficient (within one year) one of: exam SAT total 980 or higher (within five years) Score 980 SAT total · one of: exam Certifications 1 Valid Pennsylvania Practical Nursing (LPN) license Application basics 4 Challenge exam for ADRN111 (Adult and Family Nursing) Final official high school transcript or GED Letter of good standing from any prior RN or LPN program attended but not completed Placement tests (reading, writing, math) taken or waived 
