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 Gulf Coast State College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
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 Gulf Coast State College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 12 College-level Math (MAC, MGF or STA prefix) C or better Developmental Psychology (DEP 2004) C or better English Composition I (ENC 1101) C or better Human Anatomy & Physiology I with Lab (BSC 2085/2085L) C or better · with lab Human Anatomy & Physiology II with Lab (BSC 2086/2086L) C or better · with lab Humanities I, II or III C or better Introduction to Pharmacology (NUR 1142) C or better Microbiology with Lab (MCB 2004/2004L) C or better · with lab Principles of Nutrition (HUN 1201) C or better US History (AMH 2010/2020) or American National Government (POS 2041) and Florida Civic Literacy exam C or better Math for Health-Related Professions (MTB 1370) Recommended Medical Terminology (HSC 1531) Recommended Entrance exams 1 Certifications 2 AHA BLS for Healthcare Providers (BCLS-C) CPR card Current, active Florida LPN license Health and background checks 5 10-panel drug screen Fingerprint / criminal background check HIPAA training and infection control course certifications Medical examination PPD/TB test Prep courses 3 30-hour I.V. therapy course (certificate or on GCSC transcript) ATI Launch Academic Readiness course (if TEAS overall below 66%) LPN-to-ADN Nursing Transition (NUR 1000C, 5 credits) 
