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 Guilford Technical 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 Guilford Technical Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 12 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 168) C or better · within 10 years Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 169) C or better · within 10 years Developmental Psychology (PSY 241) C or better General Psychology (PSY 150) C or better Chemistry (CHM 131/131A or CHM 151) B or better Recommended College success (ACA 111, 118 or 122) B or better Recommended Critical Thinking (HUM 115) B or better Recommended ENG 112, 113 or 114 Recommended Humanities/Fine Arts elective Recommended MAT 143 or higher B or better Recommended Microbiology (BIO 275), completed 2016 or later B or better · within 10 years Recommended Writing and Inquiry (ENG 111) Recommended Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS (Version 7, 2024 or later) Score 66 ATI TEAS composite Certifications 2 Current, valid, unrestricted, unencumbered NC LPN license Current health-related certification/licensure (up to 2; CPR/BLS not accepted) Recommended Health and background checks 1 Criminal background check, drug screen, and OIG review Application basics 4 College readiness for English and Math (ENG 111 / MAT 143, 152, 171; DRE/DMA; ENG 002/MAT 003; prior degree; placement test; US HS unweighted GPA 2.8 within 10 years) Required online Program Information Session (pass 3 modules at 100%) Graduate of GTCC Practical Nursing Diploma program Recommended Prior degree (Associate 3, Bachelor's 4, Master's or higher 6 points) Recommended 
