Lawson State Community College - Bessemer Campus

Nursing Programs Offered

ADN Program Details

Final Admission Criteria for Associate Degree Nursing Effective February 1, 2005
A total of 200 points are possible with these selection criteria.
Information for Student Applicants:
Minimum admission standards for the Associate Degree Nursing Program include:
1. Unconditional admission to the college.
2. Receipt of completed application for the Associate Degree Nursing Program by [date].
3. A minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA for students with previous college work.
4. A minimum of 2.50 high school GPA for students without prior college work (GED acceptable in lieu of high school transcript).
5. Eligibility for:
a. English 101 and Math 116 as determined by college policy, and
b. BIO 201 during the first term of nursing courses. (As a prerequisite to BIO 201, student must successfully complete BIO 103 or achieve a passing score on the ACS approved placement exam.)
6. Good standing with the college.
7. Meeting the essential functions or technical standards required for nursing.
8. A score of 76 or higher on the COMPASS Reading Examination (or related ACT Reading Score of 17 or higher).
Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

LPN Program Details

Final Admission Criteria for Practical Nursing

Information for Student Applicants:
Minimum admission standards for the Practical Nursing Program include:
1. Unconditional admission to the college.
2. Receipt of completed application for the Practical Nursing Program by [date].
3. A minimum of 2.50 cumulative GPA for students with previous college work.
4. A minimum of 2.50 high school GPA for students without prior college work (GED acceptable in lieu of high school transcript).
5. Eligibility for English 101 and Math 116 as determined by college policy.
6. Good standing with the college.
7. Meeting the essential functions or technical standards required for nursing.
8. A score of 76 or higher on the COMPASS Reading Examination (or related ACT Reading Score of 17 or higher).
Admission to the Practical Nursing Program is competitive, and the number of students is limited by the number of faculty and clinical facilities available. Meeting minimal requirements does not guarantee acceptance.