Overview Getting in Prereqs Acceptees
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 Piedmont 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 Central Piedmont Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 11 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 168) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 169) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Developmental Psychology (PSY 241) C or better ENG 112 or ENG 114 C or better General Psychology (PSY 150) C or better Humanities elective (ART 111/114/115, DRA 111, HUM 120/130, MUS 110/112, PHI 215/240, REL 110) C or better Precalculus Algebra (MAT 171) C or better · one of: math Quantitative Literacy (MAT 143) C or better · one of: math Statistical Methods I (MAT 152) C or better · one of: math Writing and Inquiry (ENG 111) C or better College Transfer Success (ACA 122) Recommended Entrance exams 1 ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor Score 90 ATI PN Comprehensive Predictor % · within 2 years Certifications 2 Active unrestricted LPN license (NC or compact state) AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers Health and background checks 4 Criminal background check and FBI fingerprinting Health and accident insurance certificate Immunizations (tetanus, hepatitis B, TB tests, blood tests e.g. rubella titer) Physical examination including drug screening Application basics 4 Graduated from an approved Practical Nursing program Previous associate degree with GPA >= 3.00 Recommended Previous bachelor's degree or higher with GPA >= 3.00 Recommended Previous LPN diploma with GPA >= 3.00 Recommended Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
