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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City 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 Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 6 BIOL 109 Anatomy & Physiology B or better · within 6 years · one of: ap BIOL 110 Human Anatomy and BIOL 210 Human Physiology B or better · within 6 years · one of: ap BIOL 208 Microbiology B or better · within 6 years CHEM 105 Introduction to Chemistry for Health Professionals B or better · within 6 years PSYC 140 General Psychology B or better PSYC 243 Human Lifespan Development B or better Entrance exams 4 ACCUPLACER placement (Algebra 237 AAF, Reading 256, Writing 246) or ACT/SAT placement or required developmental courses ATI TEAS Score 58.7 ATI TEAS total adjusted score % ATI TEAS ranking points (78% to 90.6%) Score 78 ATI TEAS total adjusted score % · one of: teas_pts Recommended ATI TEAS ranking points (90.7% and higher) Score 90.7 ATI TEAS total adjusted score % · one of: teas_pts Recommended Certifications 3 CPR training (BLS), AHA or ARC Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license (copy attached to application) MCC Practical Nursing certificate graduate Recommended Health and background checks 5 Background check Drug screen Family Care Safety Registry (FCSR) Immunizations (varicella, MMR, Tdap, influenza, hepatitis B or waiver) Physical exam Application basics 2 Official transcripts from all institutions Prerequisite GPA 3.0 (CHEM 105, BIOL 109 or BIOL 110 & 210, BIOL 208, PSYC 140, PSYC 243) Experience 1 Six months full- or part-time employment as an LPN leading up to application (Health Care Verification Form) 
