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 North Iowa Area Community College 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 North Iowa Area Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 10 Anatomy and Physiology I (BIO 206) C or better · within 5 years Anatomy and Physiology II (BIO 207) C or better · within 5 years Composition I (ENG 105) C or better Developmental Psychology (PSY 121) C or better High school Algebra II / college preparatory algebra or statistics (one full year) C or better · one of: math High school/college preparatory biology (two semesters) C or better High school/college preparatory chemistry (two semesters) C or better Introduction to Psychology (PSY 111) C or better Microbiology (BIO 186) C or better Nutrition (BIO 151) C or better Certifications 1 Current, unencumbered LPN license Health and background checks 4 Criminal background check and adult/dependent abuse check Drug testing Mandatory Reporting course within 3 years Physical examination with current immunizations Application basics 5 B grade or higher in all Practical Nursing program courses Graduation from an approved practical nursing program with minimum 2.5 GPA in each nursing course Mandatory orientation Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA in ADN prerequisite courses Computer competencies Highly recommended Prep courses 1 Expanded Intravenous Therapy for the Licensed Practical Nurse (Iowa Board of Nursing curriculum) 
