Overview Getting in Prereqs
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards a bachelor's in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN, with credit for the LPN/LVN license.
Career outlook Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.
Getting in What Piedmont University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam Required
Minimum GPA 3.0
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 Piedmont University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 17 2000 level English Literature course C or better Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab (BIOL 2100/2100L) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab (BIOL 2110/2110L) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Basic Nutrition (HSCS 2210) C or better College Algebra (MATH 1100) or Precalculus (MATH 1113) C or better Communication (approved list) C or better Elementary Statistics (MATH 1300) C or better Fine Arts (approved list) C or better General Biology I with Lab (BIOL 1101/1101L) C or better · with lab Government (approved list) C or better Human Growth and Development (PSYC 2290) C or better Literature and Composition (ENGL 1102) C or better Medical Microbiology with Lab (BIOL 2150/2150L) C or better · with lab · within 7 years Modern Languages sequence (approved list) C or better Philosophy or Religion (PHIL/RELG 1000-2000 level) C or better Rhetoric and Composition (ENGL 1101) C or better World History (approved list) C or better Entrance exams 1 Standardized entrance examination at or above the national mean Certifications 2 AHA Health Care Provider CPR Unencumbered Georgia LPN license Health and background checks 6 Criminal background check Current health and accident insurance Drug screen Immunizations: MMR, varicella (or titers), Tdap/Td, Hepatitis B, Covid 19 Physical examination by a licensed physician or nurse practitioner Two step PPD, Quantiferon Gold or chest x-ray Application basics 1 
