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 St Petersburg College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam TEAS
Minimum GPA 2.0
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 Petersburg College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 16 American National Government (POS 2041) C or better · one of: civics College Algebra (MAC 1105) C or better · one of: math Composition 1 (ENC 1101) or approved Communications Core C or better Computer/Information Literacy Competency Elementary Statistics (STA 2023) C or better · one of: math History of the United States I (AMH 2010) C or better · one of: civics History of the United States II (AMH 2020) C or better · one of: civics Human Anatomy and Physiology I (BSC 2085) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab (BSC 2085L) C or better · with lab Human Anatomy and Physiology II (BSC 2086) C or better Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab (BSC 2086L) C or better · with lab Microbiology (MCB 2010) C or better Microbiology Laboratory (MCB 2010L) C or better · with lab Approved General Education Humanities core course Recommended General Psychology (PSY 1012) Recommended Studies in Applied Ethics (PHI 1600) Recommended Entrance exams 1 ATI TEAS (within 12 month window) Certifications 1 Clear and active Florida LPN license or LPN license from a Nurse Licensure Compact state Health and background checks 3 Background check Drug screening Health Examination Form Application basics 6 College level in Writing, Reading and Math (placement test scores or course completion) Pre-entry admission GPA points (3.7-4.0 = 15, 3.5-3.699 = 13, 3.2-3.499 = 11, 3.0-3.199 = 9, 2.75-2.99 = 5) Pre-entry requirements completed within three attempts Pre-entry Science GPA 2.75 minimum (BSC 2085/L, BSC 2086/L, MCB 2010/L) Video interview Florida Civic Literacy Exam (FCLE) Recommended Experience 1 Healthcare work experience: 6 months non-volunteer in approved occupation within last 12 months (e.g. CNA, LPN/LVN, MA, PCT, paramedic) Recommended 
