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 Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake Community College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 10 Elementary Chemistry and Lab (CHEM 1110 & 1115) C or better · with lab Human Anatomy and Lab (BIOL 2320 & 2325) C or better · with lab Human Physiology and Lab (BIOL 2420 & 2425) C or better · with lab Intermediate Algebra, Statistics, or higher (MATH 1010 or 1040 or higher) C or better Introduction to Writing (ENGL 1010) C or better Lifespan Human Growth and Development (PSY 1100 or FHS 1500) C or better Pathophysiology (NRSG 1230/NURS 1001) C+ or better · within 5 years Advanced writing (ENGL 2010, ENGL 2100, or HONS 2211) C or better · one of: advwriting Recommended American Institutions (ECON 1740, HIST 1700, or POLS 1100) C or better Recommended Lifetime Activities (any HLAC course) C or better Recommended Entrance exams 1 Situational Judgement Test (SJT), 30 ethics-based scenarios at SLCC Testing Center Certifications 2 American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR Utah LPN license (current, unencumbered, good standing) Health and background checks 3 Background check (Complio) Drug screening Immunizations: influenza, annual TB test, Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hepatitis B titer Application basics 6 Proof of high school graduation or GED Science prerequisite GPA 2.75 or higher Score 2.75 science prerequisite GPA Signed Nursing Essential Functions Form Graduation from an AHEC program Recommended Previous associate or bachelor degree Recommended Veteran status Recommended Experience 1 LPN patient-care experience more than 12 months (employer letter) Recommended 
