Practical Nursing

Mobility Option for Licensed Practical Nurses

LPNs may earn the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) in three semesters by successfully completing one term of transition* courses and the final two semesters of the Nursing Program. Following graduation from the College, the graduate is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of the examination, the graduate will be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is fully approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

*Note: Policies subject to change due to statewide standardization of nursing programs.

Admission Requirements for LPN to ADN Mobility Program

In addition to the general admission requirements for the College, admission to the LPN to ADN Mobility option requires:

1. applicant meets all Nursing Program general admission requirements.
2. an unencumbered or nonrestricted license as a Practical Nurse in Alabama.
3. completion of prerequisite general education courses with minimum grade of “C.”
   1. Course are;
      1. BIO 201
      2. BIO 202
      3. ENG 101
      4. MTH 100
      5. PSY 210
      6. SPH 107
   2. * BIO 201 is a prerequisite to BIO 202
   3. Total Prerequisites Required: 20 Credit hours
4. receipt of application for the Mobility Option.
5. An official score on ACT National or ACT Residual with a minimum composite score of 18.

Paramedic to ADN Mobility

Paramedics may earn the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) in three semesters by successfully completing one term of transition courses and the final two semesters of the Nursing Program. Following graduation from the College, the graduate is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Upon successful completion of the examination, the graduate will be eligible to practice as a Registered Nurse.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the Alabama Board of Nursing and accredited by The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

*Note: Subject to change due to statewide standardization of nursing programs

Admission Requirements for Paramedic to ADN Mobility Program

In addition to the general admission requirements for the College and the nursing program, admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Mobility program for paramedics requires:

1. applicant meets all Nursing Program general admission requirements.
2. an unencumbered or nonrestricted license as a Practical Nurse in Alabama.
3. completion of prerequisite general education courses with minimum grade of “C.”
   1. Course are;
      1. BIO 201
      2. BIO 202
      3. ENG 101
      4. MTH 100
      5. PSY 210
      6. SPH 107
   2. * BIO 201 is a prerequisite to BIO 202
   3. Total Prerequisites Required: 20 Credit hours
4. receipt of application for the Mobility Option.
5. An official score on ACT National or ACT Residual with a minimum composite score of 18.
6. Documentation of successful completion of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) course.

After meeting minimal requirements, applicants are rank-ordered for acceptance using a points system based on the preadmission examination score and quality points from selected college courses. Students may be eligible to earn additional points (maximum up to 10 points). See program application for details.