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Associate Degree Nursing

All applicants must attend a mandatory Preadmission Conference for Fall 2025. Applicants will receive an email link to apply after attending one.

Note: Shelby PAC dates will be available in February 2025.

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Downtown Campus Pre-Admission Conferences are held in the Health Sciences Hall Auditorium (#166A) unless otherwise noted.

Fall 2025 Downtown ADN Pre-Admission Conference Schedule
Date Time
Tuesday, January 21, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 6, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Monday, February 24, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Friday, March 28, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 4:30 p.m.

Regular Admission vs. Priority Admission

To qualify for regular admission complete of all preadmission requirements with at least a 2.75 Nursing GPA. Priority admission requires all of regular admission plus completion of all prerequisite and corequisite classes with at least a 3.0 Nursing GPA.

All applicants – with the exception of PN-to-RN bridge applicants – are required to take the HESI A2 Entrance Exam before applying. The HESI is not a Pass/Fail exam.

This exam covers 3 areas: Anatomy & Physiology, Math, and Vocabulary. You must take the test at Jefferson's Testing Center (Health Sciences Hall, 3rd floor, Room 376).

To register and pay for the HESI, first go to the Evolve website. The payment ID to purchase the HESI will be available in mid-February 2025. If needed, the HESI Department ID is 204921.

Sign-up for the HESI A2 Entrance Exam

If you have issues with any part of signing up for and/or paying for the HESI, please contact either:

HESI Test Dates
Date Time
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Thursday, February 27, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Friday, February 28, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 6, 2025 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Friday, March 7, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 13, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Friday, March 14, 2025 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 18, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 20, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Friday, March 21, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Thursday, March 27, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 1, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 3, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Friday, April 4, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Monday, April 7, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 8, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Wednesday, April 9, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 10, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Friday, April 11, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Monday, April 14, 2025 9 a.m. & 1 p.m.

Note:

  • BIO 137: Anatomy & Physiology I (grade of ‘C’ or better).
    • Must be completed within 10 years of first semester of ADN program.
    • Transfer credits must include a Lab and be approved by the ADN program coordinator.
  • PSY 110: General Psychology or transfer equivalent (grade of ‘C’ or better).
  • Quantitative Reasoning/Math course at AA/AS level – such as MAT 146: Contemporary Math or MAT 150: College Algebra or transfer equivalent (grade of ‘C’ or better).
  • Currently listed as a State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) with KBN or completion of HST 104: Basic Skills Clinical I (includes CPR certification).

NOTE: Students can be enrolled in prerequisite courses during the Fall (or Spring) semester and still be eligible to apply for the upcoming Spring (or Fall) semester.

In addition to program prerequisite courses, new ADN students will complete the following courses:

First Semester

  • NRS 101: Nursing Care I (9 credit hours)
  • BIO 139: Anatomy & Physiology II (grade of ‘C’ or better); completed within 10 years

Second Semester

  • NRS 102: Nursing Care II (10 credit hours)
  • ENG 101: Writing I (grade of ‘C’ or better)

LPN to ADN Transition

  • NRS 200: LPN-A.D.N. Transition (3 credit hours)
  • Prerequisites: BIO 137 & 139; ENG 101; PSY 110; Quantitative Reasoning/Math course at AA/AS level (all with grades of ‘C’ or better)

Third Semester

  • NRS 203: Nursing Care III (9 credit hours)
  • BIO 225: Medical Microbiology (grade of ‘C’ or better); completed within 10 years

Fourth Semester

  • NRS 204: Nursing Care IV (10 credit hours)
  • Heritage/Humanities course of student’s choice (grade of ‘C’ or better)

 

Practical Nursing

Attending a PN Preadmission Conference is required and allows eligible students to apply to the PN program. Students who are ready to start the PN program in the upcoming semester must attend a Preadmission Conference. After attending a Preadmission Conference, students will be emailed a link to apply to the PN program.

When: Preadmission Conferences begin promptly as listed below and generally last one (1) hour.

Where: Preadmission Conferences are held in-person. Students can attend a Preadmission Conference at both campuses (Downtown and Carrollton). However, it’s recommended that students attend a Preadmission Conference at the campus they want to attend.

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Spring 2025 Downtown PN Preadmission Conferences
Date Time (EST) Location
January 29, 2025 3–3:30 p.m. HSH 253
February 12, 2025 1–2 p.m. HSH 253
February 25, 2025 1–2 p.m. (Virtual) Teams
March 18, 2025 10–11 am HSH 253
March 26, 2025 9:30–10:30 am HSH 253
April 14, 2025 1–2 p.m. HSH 253
April 15, 2025 2–3 p.m. HSH 253
April 21, 2025 1–2 p.m. (Virtual) Teams

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Carrollton PN Preadmission Conferences
Date Time Location
January 28 9:30–10:30 am  
February 11 2:30–3:30 pm  
February 26 1:00–2:00 pm Virtual on Teams
March 27 2:00–3:00 pm  
April 8 9:30–10:30 pm  
April 8 2:30–3:30 pm  
April 22 1:00–2:00 pm Virtual on Teams

Prerequisite Classes

These classes must be completed by May 2024.

  • FYE 105: Achieving Academic Success
  • BIO 137: Anatomy & Physiology I OR BIO 135: Basic Anatomy & Physiology
  • AHS 115: Medical Terminology OR CLA 131: Medical Terminology from Greek & Latin
  • ENG 101: Writing I