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 Vernon College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance exam HESI A2
Minimum GPA 2.75
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 Vernon College. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 9 Anatomy and Physiology I with lab (BIOL 2301/2101) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Anatomy and Physiology II with lab (BIOL 2302/2102) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Health Assessment (RNSG 1115) C or better Introduction to Nursing (RNSG 1209) C or better · within 3 years Microbiology for Non-Science Majors with lab (BIOL 2320/2120) C or better · with lab · within 10 years Nursing Pathophysiology (RNSG 1311) C or better Pharmacology (RNSG 1301) C or better Computer literacy or Introduction to Computing (COSC 1301) Highly recommended Legal and Ethical Issues in Nursing (RNSG 1146) Recommended Entrance exams 2 HESI A2 TSI complete in Reading and Writing Certifications 1 Healthcare Provider CPR (AHA or American Red Cross) Health and background checks 3 Immunizations: Td, varicella, measles, rubella, mumps, hepatitis B series; bacterial meningitis if under 22; annual influenza Physical examination within six months of first class day (incl. TB skin test or chest x-ray) Pre-admission drug screening Application basics 4 Admission point system ranking Complete Vernon College admission procedure Nursing program application with transcripts Prerequisite course GPA minimum 2.75 