Shelton State Community College

LPN/LVN to RN Bridge

Application deadline Jul 5, 2027

ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tuition: $5,067
Licensure pass rate (2025): 93.81%

Application deadline Apr 1, 2027

LPN

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Tuition: $13,590
Licensure pass rate (2025): 97.5%

Application deadline Jul 5, 2027

Paths to this school

Explore starting credentials and the steps toward these programs.

Pre-Nursing to RN

Community college ADN pathway

Pre-Nursing ADN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find community college ADN programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Pre-Nursing to Respiratory Therapist

Community college associate pathway

Pre-Nursing RRT

Interested in respiratory therapy? Start with Pre-Nursing, find respiratory therapy programs that fit your goals, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Pre-Nursing to RN

HSI community college ADN pathway

Pre-Nursing ADN

Ready to become a nurse? Start with Pre-Nursing, find ADN programs at Hispanic Serving Institutions, and get help planning your prerequisites and applications.

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

CNA Exam Prep to RN

Community college ADN pathway

CNA Prep ADN

Ready to become a nurse? Start by preparing for your CNA exam, gain patient care experience, and get help planning your path into a community college ADN program.

Timeline: 2 to 3 years

Student societies

Clubs and associations for nursing and pre-nursing students here.

Chapter

Shelton State Association of Nursing Students (SSANS) "Nursing or pre-nursing students in any state approved program preparing for registered nurse licensure or registered nurses in a program leading to a baccalaureate in nursing are eligible for membership"

Statewide

Alabama Association of Nursing Students (AANS) Open to nursing students across Alabama

Student resources Career planning, funding and application tools

Everything you need, in one place.

Get the certification and prerequisites you need for nursing school. Start with the Career Assessment if you are not sure which credential comes first.

Career Planning

2 tools

Career Assessment

Identify which nursing career suits you best with our expert-driven assessments.

Career Clusters

Map out your journey across diverse roles and fields with our career clusters.

Financial Planning

1 tool

Paid Sponsorships

Discover funding opportunities to financially support your healthcare studies.

Career Development

5 tools

Resume Builder

Craft a professional resume tailored to different roles in the healthcare industry.

Certification Finder

Explore certification programs offered on campus or other programs nearby.

Mock Interviews

Sharpen your interview skills with simulations that prepare you for real opportunities.

Job Search

Find jobs that match your career ambitions and leverage your experience.

Research Opportunities

Discover research opportunities to apply your skills and gain hands-on experience.

General

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Advisors

Connect with advisors and professionals to get personalized guidance.