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 Copper Mountain 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 Copper Mountain Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 12 Academic Reading and Writing (ENG-003A / ENGL C1000) B or better · within 9 years College Algebra (MATH-010) B or better · within 9 years · one of: math Communication (SP-001, SP-004 / COMM C1000, SP-007, or SP-015) C or better Developmental Psychology (Lifespan) (PSY-003 / PSYC 003) B or better · within 9 years Ethnic Studies course (EGSJ) (students beginning FA27) C or better General Psychology (PSY-001 / PSYC C1000) C or better Human Anatomy (BI-022 / BIOL 022) B or better · within 9 years Human Physiology with lab (BI-023 / BIOL 023) B or better · with lab · within 9 years Humanities course (PHIL-013 recommended) C or better Intro to Sociology (SOC-001) or Cultural Anthropology (ANTH-002) C or better Microbiology with lab (BI-015 / BIOL 015) B or better · with lab · within 9 years Statistical Methods (MATH-014 / STAT C1000) B or better · within 9 years · one of: math Entrance exams 2 ATI TEAS Version 7 (within 1 year) Score 62 ATI TEAS composite % · within 1 years · one of: exam HESI Admission Assessment (August 2026 AP cycle only) Score 75 HESI A2 % in each of Basic Math, A&P, English Language · one of: exam Certifications 1 Current, active VN/LVN license (state verification screen print) Health and background checks 2 Criminal background check and drug screen Health and physical standards confirmed by healthcare provider Application basics 2 Community College Nursing Pre-requisite Validation Study Formula score Score 75 CCCCO validation formula score Proof of high school graduation or equivalency (HS transcript, CHSPE, HiSET, GED) 
