LPN To RN

To be considered for acceptance into the ADN program, the applicant’s file in the ADN Office must be complete. Qualified applicants will be considered by the admissions committee on a competitive basis using the following criteria:

1. TEAS score
2. GPA of prerequisite courses
3. ACT composite score
4. Number of prerequisites taken at SMCC
5. Residency
6. Students who are entering a nursing program for the first time.

The admission selection process is competitive. Enrollment in any given class is limited, and therefore selection for each class is based on available space, completion of admission requirements, and meeting the prioritized acceptance criteria.

Completion of the application process and course work does not in itself guarantee admission to the ADN Program.

All students are responsible for ensuring that all information pertaining to the admission process is completed by the designated application deadline. Students who have an ACT score 21 or higher, 3.00 GPA on prerequisite courses, and have met all admission requirements may be considered for early admission.

Criminal background checks including fingerprinting (MS Code Section 43-11-13[5][6][iii]) may deny students access to clinical agencies and disqualify the student from participation in the program. Successful completion of the nursing program with the associate degree in nursing permits this student to submit an application to the National Council Licensure Examination for RN licensure. However, any disciplinary action, arrest, charge, addiction, or impairment may result in denial of licensure as a registered nurse.

Students selected for admission into the ADN program must submit proof of the following items: physical examination; two Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) vaccinations or positive MMR titer; two Varicella (chicken pox) vaccinations or positive Varicella titer; TB skin tests (two-step or documentation of yearly 1 step) or Quantiferon blood test; negative drug screen as specified by the Nursing and Allied Health Substance Abuse Policy; Hepatitis B Vaccine or signed declination statement; Tdap within the last then years; yearly flu vaccination; COVID-19 vaccination (strongly recommended); and a current American Heart Association Health Care Provider course. All items should remain current for the full school year (August – May). Students admitted to any nursing courses must adhere to the current catalog policies and the ADN program of studyThe LPN is required to disclose any disciplinary action that is initiated while enrolled in the SMCC Nursing Program. Disciplinary actions are grounds for dismissal from the program.

Within two weeks following written notification of the applicant’s admission status, the applicant must present the signed notification letter to the ADN Admissions Committee declaring intent to enter the next scheduled class. Failure to comply with this requirement negates the applicant’s priority status and vacancies will be filled based on the acceptance criteria.