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 Itawamba Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 2.0
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 Itawamba Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 10 Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (BIO 2514) C or better · with lab Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (BIO 2524) C or better · with lab College Algebra (MAT 1313/1314) or Quantitative Reasoning (MAT 1753/1754) C or better English Composition I (ENG 1113) C or better English Composition II (ENG 1123) C or better General Psychology I (PSY 1513) C or better Human Growth and Development (EPY 2533) C or better Humanities/Fine Arts Elective C or better Microbiology with Lab (BIO 2924) C or better · with lab Public Speaking I (SPT 1113) C or better Entrance exams 2 ACT composite (official score; points 18=0 up to 24+=6) Score 18 ACT composite Option 1: challenge examination (NUR 1119 and NUR 1111 content) score 75 or above, taken once in July Score 75 ICC challenge exam Certifications 4 Active, unencumbered LPN license (maintained throughout program) BLS Provider (AHA or American Red Cross) Associate degree in Allied Health or current health-related licensure/certification Recommended Current Certified Nursing Assistant Recommended Health and background checks 3 Criminal background check Negative drug screen Physical exam and current immunizations Application basics 2 Letter of Good Standing if previously enrolled in a PN or RN program Not eligible if unsuccessful in any nursing program since becoming an LPN Experience 1 Option 2: at least one year LPN work experience in the past two years, verified by employer on letterhead 