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 Florida Gateway 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 Florida Gateway College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 9 American Government (POS 1041) or US History (AMH 2020 or AMH 2010) C or better · one of: civics Anatomy & Physiology 1 with Lab (BSC 2085/2085L) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Anatomy & Physiology 2 with Lab (BSC 2086/2086L) C or better · with lab · within 5 years College Algebra (MAC 1105) or Mathematical Thinking (MGF 1130) C or better · one of: math Freshman English 1 (ENC 1101) C or better Human Development (DEP 2004) C or better Intro to Humanities (HUM 2020) or Intro to Philosophy (PHI 2010) C or better · one of: humanities Microbiology with Lab (MCB 2010/2010L) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Nutrition (HUN 1201) C or better Entrance exams 2 ATI TEAS Score 55 ATI TEAS total and science % · within 2 years Foundations Upward Mobility Exam Score 80 Upward Mobility Exam % · within 2 years Certifications 2 30 hour IV Therapy course Florida LPN license Health and background checks 2 Level II background check and 10 panel drug/alcohol screen Medical exam, immunizations and health insurance Application basics 7 Graduated from a Florida LPN program within the last 3 years within 3 years Prerequisite program GPA 2.8 with no grade below C Score 2.8 prerequisite GPA Science GPA 3.0 (BSC 2085/L, BSC 2086/L, MCB 2010/L) Score 3 science GPA Skills check-off: Foley catheter insertion, tracheostomy care and basic assessment Civic Literacy Exam requirement met before application deadline Recommended Completion of FGC Practical Nursing program Recommended Computer competency requirement met before application deadline Recommended Experience 1 Healthcare work experience (6 or more months direct patient care) Recommended 
