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 Mitchell Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
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 Mitchell Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 168) C or better · with lab Recommended Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 169) C or better · with lab Recommended Developmental Psychology (PSY 241) C or better Recommended ENG 112 or ENG 114 C or better Recommended General Psychology (PSY 150) C or better Recommended Humanities elective (ART 111/114/115, HUM 115, MUS 110/112, PHI 215/240) C or better Recommended Microbiology (BIO 275) C or better Recommended Writing and Inquiry (ENG 111) C or better Recommended Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS Score 68 ATI TEAS adjusted individual total score % Certifications 2 BLS CPR Provider (American Heart Association) Current, unrestricted North Carolina or Compact LPN license Health and background checks 3 Background check and drug screen Immunizations (MMR x2, varicella x2, Tdap, 2-step TB or QuantiFERON, influenza, hepatitis B) and physical/mental health validation Personal health insurance Application basics 4 Age 18 by first day of semester High school diploma or equivalency transcript 13 semester hours of prerequisite coursework completed at Mitchell CC Recommended Prior post-secondary credential Recommended Experience 1 One calendar year (or equivalent) of current full-time LPN work experience 
