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 Lamar State College-Orange 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 Lamar State College-Orange. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 9 Anatomy & Physiology I (BIOL 2401) Anatomy & Physiology II (BIOL 2402) English Composition (ENGL 1301) Health Assessment (RNSG 1300) within 5 years Microbiology (BIOL 2420) Nursing Pathophysiology (RNSG 1311) within 5 years General Psychology (PSYC 2301) Recommended Humanities/fine arts elective (ARTS 1301, DRAM 1310, MUSI 1306, HUMA 1315, SPAN 2311, ENGL 2322/2323/2326/2331/2341, HIST 2321/2322, PHIL 1301) Recommended Lifespan Growth & Development (PSYC 2314) Recommended Entrance exams 1 HESI A2 Score 75 HESI A2 composite Certifications 3 AHA BLS CPR (no online certifications) Vocational Nurse (LVN) license verification from Texas BON Active Phlebotomy, EKG, Advanced EMT, Paramedic, or Advanced Pharmacy Tech certification, or proof of IV therapy Recommended Health and background checks 2 Criminal background check (Texas BON blue card / outcome letter / declaratory order) Physical examination and immunizations Application basics 3 Texas Success Initiative (TSI) met in reading, writing and math 15+ semester credit hours at LSCO (residency points) Recommended Core curriculum courses with C or better (HIST 1301/1302, GOVT 2305/2306, MATH 1314/1332/1342, ENGL 1302, PSYC 2471, CHEM 1406/1411, SPCH 1311/1315) C or better Recommended Experience 1 500 hours work experience as a Vocational Nurse Recommended 