Overview Getting in Prereqs Acceptees
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 University of South Alabama asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam None required
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 University of South Alabama. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 18 Chemistry & Lab (CH 101/101L) or higher C or better · with lab English Composition I (EH 101) C or better English Composition II (EH 102) C or better Fine Arts (Music, Drama, Art History, Art Appreciation or Art Survey) C or better History elective (US or Western Civilization) C or better History/Social/Behavioral Science electives C or better Human Anatomy & Physiology I and Lab (BMD 251/251L) C or better · with lab Human Anatomy & Physiology II and Lab (BMD 252/252L) C or better · with lab Humanities elective C or better Introduction to Psychology (PSY 120) C or better Introduction to Technology for Healthcare Providers (CIS 140) C or better Life Sciences & Lab (BLY 101/101L) or higher C or better · with lab Literature elective (American, British, or World) C or better Microbiology & Lab (BLY 213/214 or BMD 210/210L) C or better · with lab Microeconomics (ECO 215) or Macroeconomics (ECO 216) C or better Pre-calculus (MA 110 or MA 112) C or better Public Speaking (CA 110) C or better Statistics (ST 305, ST 210, BUS 245, or PSY 220) C or better Certifications 2 Current active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license (single-state AL or MS, or multistate) Current CPR certification Health and background checks 4 Acceptable background check Health data forms Negative drug screen Personal health insurance Application basics 4 Completion of a Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse certificate Letter of good standing from previous nursing program Resume or CV showing work experience U.S. citizen or permanent resident Experience 1 At least one year of LPN work experience Highly recommended Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
