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 New Mexico Junior 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 New Mexico Junior College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 9 Biology/Chemistry with lab (BIOL 1101C, BIOL 1111C, BIOL 2120C, BIOL 2610C, CHEM 1120C or CHEM 1215C) C or better · with lab · one of: basic_science Composition I (ENGL 1110) C or better Developmental Psychology (PSYC 2120) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BIOL 2210C/2210Z) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BIOL 2225C/2225Z) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 1110) C or better Microbiology with lab (BIOL 2310C/2310Z) C or better · with lab · within 5 years · one of: basic_science Introduction to Nutrition B or better Highly recommended Medical Terminology B or better Highly recommended Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS Score 58.7 ATI TEAS adjusted individual total % Certifications 1 Current, unencumbered LPN/LVN license (New Mexico or Texas) Health and background checks 3 Background check and fingerprinting Immunization record with required vaccines and tests Medical examination (nursing physical form) Application basics 3 Completion of an accredited LPN/LVN program with GPA of at least 2.0 Letter of intent, current resume, interview Prerequisite (5 course) GPA 2.75 Experience 1 LPN/LVN work experience: 2 calendar years and minimum 2000 documented hours in the past 3 years (supervisor letter on letterhead) 
