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 Carl Albert State College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 2.5
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 Carl Albert State College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 11 Basic Nutrition (AHS 1203) C or better College Algebra (MATH 1513) C or better Freshman Comp I (ENGL 1113) C or better Freshman Comp II (ENGL 1213) C or better General Chemistry I (CHEM 1115) C or better Human Anatomy (ZOO 2124) C or better Human Physiology (ZOO 2114) C or better Intro to Psychology (PSY 1113) C or better Basic Pharmacology (AHS 1403) C or better Recommended Introduction to Medical Terminology (AHS 1113) C or better Recommended Pathophysiology (AHS 2013) C or better Recommended Entrance exams 3 ACT (required unless applicant holds a college degree); points for composite 20+ ACT Math 19 (or MATH 1413 / MATH 1513 with C or higher) Score 19 ACT Math · one of: math_req ACT Reading 19 (or Next-Gen Accuplacer 260 / Accuplacer Reading 90) Score 19 ACT Reading · one of: reading Certifications 1 Active practical nursing (LPN) license in good standing, no disciplinary history Health and background checks 3 Criminal background check Health survey form, required lab tests and immunizations Urine drug screen Application basics 2 Official transcript from practical nursing program (used for admission points; LPNs use practical nursing GPA for points) Prior degree earned (Associate 5 / Bachelor's 10 / Master's+ 15 points) Recommended Prep courses 1 NUR 1103 Role Transition in Nursing 
