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 Mt San Antonio 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 Mt San Antonio College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 8 Academic Reading and Writing (ENGL C1000 / C1000H) or AMLA 1A C or better Introductory Human Anatomy (ANAT 10A) or Human Anatomy (ANAT 35) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Introductory Human Physiology (ANAT 10B) or Human Physiology (ANAT 36) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Medical Microbiology (MICR 1) or Microbiology (MICR 22) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Science prerequisite GPA 2.5 (anatomy, physiology, microbiology) Score 2.5 science prerequisite GPA Human Growth and Lifespan Development (CHLD 10) or Developmental Psychology (PSYC 14) C or better Highly recommended Introduction to Psychology (PSYC C1000) C or better Highly recommended Introduction to Public Speaking (COMM C1000) or COMM 2 / COMM 8 C or better Highly recommended Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS (Admission Assessment Test) Score 70 ATI TEAS composite % Certifications 2 Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification Current Vocational Nurse license Health and background checks 2 Criminal background check (including OIG screening) and drug screening Physical examination with specific immunizations Application basics 2 Eligibility for STAT C1000 or MATH 130 High school graduation, GED, or US college degree Prep courses 1 NURS 200: Role Transition (credit grade) 