Nursing (RN) (9330)

ADMISSION PROCEDURES - Traditional Student

Students must meet the following admission requirements for the Nursing Program:

RN College Option

Please note that students must complete the nursing courses in the required sequence and time frame.

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of any required developmental courses based on college readiness standards (See Counseling and Advising Center for additional information)
• Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time of application.  Starting in Fall 2026, must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) at the time of application and admission. 
• Complete BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies with a "C" grade or higher, if high school chemistry and biology were completed more than five years ago OR successful completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry; OR a passing score on biology placement test/CLEP test
• Complete the following four courses (or equivalent courses from a regionally accredited college) prior to applying for admission into the nursing program:
  • BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I
  • ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A) or ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B)
  • MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
  • PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology

All courses need to be completed with a “C” grade or higher with the exception of BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I which needs to be completed with a “B” grade or higher.  

BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I and MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A) may be taken a total of two times each.  Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher. Starting with Fall 2026 a cumulative GPA of 2.5 is required for entry.

Students will apply to the nursing program upon completion of the four courses and placement will occur on a space available basis.

All students enrolled in a nursing or allied health program/certificate must complete a criminal background check.  In accordance with clinical site requirements, students with a criminal record may be ineligible to participate in clinical courses/rotations/practicums,  resulting in ineligibility to complete the nursing program. Delays, for any reason, in obtaining background results may cause an interruption in course sequence and/or inability to complete program requirements. Additional background screening may be required.  Drug testing and vaccinations are required with clinical affiliation requirements. Students will be required to successfully pass a physical examination without restriction. 

Curriculum Plan for Traditional Nursing Students

Admission and Advanced Standing Procedures - LPN to RN Option

Students in the LPN to RN program receive advanced standing based on the following criteria: The transition course, NURS 1565 Advanced Placement for LPN to RN, must be completed with a "C" grade or higher. Students are also required to take NURS 1610 Transition to the Nursing Care of Adults II as a co-requisite to NURS 1565 Advanced Placement for LPN to RN. Students who have earned a  "C" grade or higher in both NURS 1565 Advanced Placement for LPN to RN and NURS 1610 Transition to the Nursing Care of Adults II and who have demonstrated proficiency in required competencies in NURS 1565 Advanced Placement for LPN to RN will receive credit for NURS 1020 Introduction to Nursing, NURS 1060 Pharmacology Fundamentals and Drug Dosage Calculations, NURS 1090 Nursing Care of Adults I, and one elective clinical credit.  LPN to RN students are admitted to Lakeland’s associate degree daytime nursing program on an advanced placement space-available basis.

This advanced placement does not relieve the student of completing any other additional courses necessary for completion of the associate degree nursing program at Lakeland Community College.

LPNs must maintain a non-restricted licensure status throughout enrollment in the program.

Students must meet the following admission requirements for the Advanced Placement LPN to RN Nursing Program:

College Option for LPN to RN Applicants

Must have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 at the time of application.  Starting in Fall 2026, must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) at the time of application and admission. 

Admission Requirements

• Successful completion of any required developmental courses based on college readiness standards (See Counseling and Advising Center for additional information)
• GPA of 2.0 (4.0 scale). Starting in Fall 2026, must have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (4.0 scale) at the time of application and admission. 
• Official copy of high school transcript with the graduation date or a copy of your GED
• Official copy of LPN transcript with graduation date
• Successful completion of LPN program with "C" grades or higher in all classes
• Valid, unencumbered LPN license with no restrictions to practice as a LPN prior to end of first semester coursework.
• Complete BIOL 1200 Fundamentals of Biology for the Health Technologies with a "C" grade or higher, if high school chemistry and biology were completed more than five years ago OR successful completion of CHEM 1100 Elementary Chemistry I: Intro to Inorganic Chemistry; OR a passing score on biology placement test/CLEP test
• Attend the Health Information Session offered by the Counseling and Advising Center
• Complete the following four courses (or equivalent courses from a regionally accredited college) prior to applying for admission into the nursing program:
• • BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I
  • ENGL 1110 English Composition I (A) or ENGL 1111 English Composition I (B)
  • MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A)
  • PSYC 1500 Introduction to Psychology

All courses need to be completed with a "C" grade or higher with the exception of BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I which needs to be completed with a "B" grade or higher.

BIOL 2210 Anatomy and Physiology I and MATH 1330 Statistics for the Health Sciences or MATH 1550 Statistics (A) may be taken a total of two times each.  Students must also have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.0 higher while enrolled in the nursing program.

Students will apply to the nursing program upon completion of the four courses and placement will occur on a space available basis.

All students enrolled in a nursing or allied health program/certificate must complete a criminal background check.  In accordance with clinical site requirements, students with a criminal record may be ineligible to participate in clinical courses/rotations/practicums,  resulting in ineligibility to complete the nursing program. Delays, for any reason, in obtaining background results may cause an interruption in course sequence and/or inability to complete program requirements. Additional background screening may be required.  Drug testing and vaccinations are required with clinical affiliation requirements. Students will be required to successfully pass a physical examination without restriction. 

Curriculum Plan for LPN to RN Students