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 Central Carolina Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
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 Central Carolina Technical College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 210) C or better · with lab Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 211) C or better College Algebra (MAT 110) C or better · one of: math English Composition I (ENG 101) C or better General Psychology (PSY 201) C or better Human Growth and Development (PSY 203) C or better Microbiology (BIO 225) C or better Probability and Statistics (MAT 120) C or better · one of: math Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS Version 7 Score 65 ATI TEAS composite · within 5 years Certifications 3 Active, unencumbered South Carolina LPN license one of: license American Heart Association BLS Health Care Provider Current SC or National Paramedic Certificate (or National Registry with current state certification) one of: license Health and background checks 3 Criminal background check and toxicology screen Health insurance (as required by clinical facilities) Physical examination/immunization form (Health Sciences Division) Application basics 3 Admission to Central Carolina Technical College before submitting the Nursing application; official transcripts received by May 15 High school diploma or GED Bachelor's degree Recommended Experience 1 Years of experience as an LPN or paramedic Recommended Prep courses 1 Pre-Nursing Preparatory Certificate or at least 12 credit hours of nursing prerequisites at CCTC Recommended 
