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 Delta College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None 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 Delta College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 10 College Composition I (ENG 111 or 111A/111B/111C/111H) B or better College Composition II (ENG 112 or equivalent) C or better General Microbiology (BIO 203W) C or better Health Care Ethics (PHL 215W) or PHL 230 C or better Human Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 152W) or BIO 240/241 B or better · within 5 years · one of: ap Human Anatomy & Physiology II (BIO 153W) or BIO 240/241 B or better · within 5 years · one of: ap Math for Allied Health (MTH 117) C or better Pharmacology for Health Care Professionals (PHM 285) B or better The Science of Nutrition and Exercise (LW 222) C or better American Politics (POL 103W) or equivalent, Introduction to Psychology (PSY 211W), Principles of Sociology (SOC 211W) C or better Highly recommended Certifications 2 American Heart Association BLS provider Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license Health and background checks 5 Annual 2 step TB skin test, TB blood test or chest x-ray Criminal background check Immunizations: MMR, Tdap, Varicella, Hepatitis B, annual flu shot Physical exam Ten panel drug screen Application basics 1 CNA level basic nursing skills competency documentation Experience 1 At least one year full time equivalent LPN work experience within the three years preceding admission 