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 Rose State 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 Rose State College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 13 American Federal Government (POLS 1113) C or better English Comp I (ENGL 1113) C or better English Comp II (ENGL 1213) C or better Human Anatomy (BIOL 2114) C or better Human Physiology (BIOL 2424) C or better Intro to Clinical Microbiology (HSBC 1224) C or better Introduction to Psychology (PSYC 1113) C or better Introductory Chemistry (CHEM 1114) C or better Medical Terminology (HSBC 1113) C or better U.S. History (HIST 1483 or HIST 1493) C or better Developmental Psychology (PSYC 2213) C or better · one of: optional2 Recommended Human Pathology (HSBC 2103) C or better · one of: optional2 Recommended Nutrition (HES 2323) C or better · one of: optional2 Recommended Entrance exams 3 Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Arithmetic (Math 1 Pre-Algebra) Score 250 Next-Gen ACCUPLACER Arithmetic (200-249 not eligible) · within 3 years Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Reading Score 250 Next-Gen ACCUPLACER Reading (200-249 not eligible) · within 3 years Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Writing Score 250 Next-Gen ACCUPLACER Writing (200-249 not eligible) · within 3 years Certifications 1 Current LPN license or paramedic license/registry Application basics 2 Prerequisite GPA rubric (2.50-2.79=15, 2.80-3.19=25, 3.20-3.59=35, 3.60-4.00=40 points) At least 18 credit hours of prerequisite coursework completed at Rose State with C or better Recommended Prep courses 1 Concepts for Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice (HSNS 1214) C or better · within 1 years 
