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 St Catherine University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
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 St Catherine University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 9 General Chemistry for Health Sciences with Lab (CHEM 1010) or General Chemistry I & II with Lab (CHEM 1110 & 1120) C or better · with lab · within 5 years · one of: chem General Psychology with Lab (PSYC 1001) or Lifespan Developmental Psychology (PSYC 2025) C or better · one of: psych Healthcare Teams – Evidence-Based Practice (IPE 4200W) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology I and II with Lab (BIOL 2610 & 2620) or General and Advanced A&P with Lab (BIOL 2400 & 2410) C or better · with lab · within 5 years · one of: ap Introduction to Microbiology with Lab (BIOL 2200) C or better · with lab · within 5 years Math: Fundamental Mathematics for Nursing (MATH 2994) or Statistical Analysis (STAT 1090) or Statistical Methods in Psychology (PSYC 1090) C or better · within 5 years · one of: math Medical Terminology (IPE 1020) C or better Nutrition Foundations (FSNU 2300) C or better Social science: ECON 1120, HHS 2000, SOCI 1000, SOCI 2300 or SOCI 3250 (one) C or better · one of: socsci Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS (proficient or higher) Score 58.7 ATI TEAS composite % (proficient) · within 3 years Certifications 2 BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA or Red Cross, in person skills test) LPN license (in place of CNA registry) Health and background checks 2 Clear criminal background check Required immunizations Application basics 2 No prerequisite taken S/U; no more than two prerequisite grades of W or C- or lower in last 5 years Not unsuccessful in a previous nursing program in last five years 
