LPN to ADN Admissions

Associate Degree Nursing (LPN to ADN) Minimum Requirements

• Complete the RCC admissions process ( apply to RCC, submit all transcripts)
• Complete  BIO 168  and BIO 169  with a grade of “C” or higher. (Applicants may be enrolled in BIO 169 in the Spring 2024 semester.)
• Complete  CHM 131  (with lab CHM 131A ) or  CHM 151  with a grade of “C” or higher. (Applicants may be enrolled in CHM 131 /A or CHM 151 in the Spring 2024 semester.)
• Complete  ENG 111,   ENG 112,  PSY 150,  PSY 241, and humanities elective ( ART 111,  ART 114,  ART 115,  MUS 110,  MUS 112,  PHI 215,  PHI 240, or  HUM 115  ) with a grade of “C” or higher. (Applicants may be enrolled in Spring 2024.)
• Have a 2.8 GPA or higher from all completed pre-requisite and nursing general education courses. GPA calculation includes the following courses.
  • BIO 168,  BIO 169, 
  • CHM 131 /A
  • ENG 111 , ENG 112
  • PSY 150,  PSY 241
  • humanities elective ( ART 111,  ART 114,  ART 115,  MUS 110,  MUS 112,  PHI 215,  PHI 240, or  HUM 115 )
• Be in Satisfactory Academic Standing with Rockingham Community College (2.0 or higher RCC cumulative GPA). 
• Hold current certification in  Adult and Child CPR  issued by the American Heart Association.
• Hold current unrestricted licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse in North Carolina.
• Must have graduated from an approved Practical Nursing program.
• Complete National Acceleration Challenge Examination (NACE) with a score of 70% or higher. Scores are valid for 24 months (2 years) from date of application.
• Attend a mandatory LPN to ADN Nursing Information Session in the 2023/2024 academic year.

Important Information

It is your responsibility to read this page and the information it contains in its entirety. You must meet all requirements to be considered for acceptance; however, completion of these items does not guarantee acceptance to the Fall 2024 entering class.

• Read the Admissions Requirements (above) and complete the Minimum Admissions Requirements. This includes applying to RCC and submitting all official transcripts to the Admissions Office. NOTE: Current RCC students do not need to submit a new RCC application.
• Attend a mandatory 2023-2024 LPN to ADN Nursing Information Session (see dates in section below).
• Complete the  LPN to ADN Candidate Review Form  online. The Candidate Review Form will open Friday, January 15, 2024. Candidate Review Forms, including all application materials (NACE scores, CPR card, etc.), must be submitted by Friday, February 23, 2024 @ 3:00pm.
• Monitor your email for your Candidate Review Form status. Candidate Review Forms will be processed as soon as possible upon submission. 
• You will be notified via email whether your form has been successfully submitted to the Nursing Department or if a follow-up meeting with RCC Admissions is required prior to processing your form:
  • Submitted Candidate Review Forms that are complete and meet all minimum requirements will be processed and forwarded to the Nursing Department for review. No further action from the student is required in this case.
  • Candidates missing requirements or that need additional verification will be required to schedule a follow-up appointment. Candidates will receive the link to schedule an appointment by email. This appointment must be completed by Friday, February 23, 2024 @3:00pm. This appointment is required before the application will be processed and forwarded to the Nursing Department for review.

Application Timeline

LPN to ADN Information Session Details

Information sessions are offered virtually through Zoom and on campus in the Owens Health Sciences (OHS) building. Fall 2024 applicants are required to attend one session. If you attended last year’s information session, you must still attend one of these sessions.

Sessions begin at time listed and will last approximately one hour. Please log into the Zoom session or arrive to the campus location at least 10 minutes before the start time. Late arrivals will not receive credit for attendance and must attend another session to receive credit.

Registration is required. Zoom links are provided in the registration confirmation email (registration links below).

2023-2024 LPN to ADN Information Session Dates

NOTE: These sessions are specifically for the LPN to ADN program. LPN to ADN applicants must attend one of these designated sessions.

Nursing general education GPA is calculated using the following courses:

• BIO 168,  BIO 169  
• CHM 131/A
• ENG 111,  ENG 112
• MAT 143 or higher
• PSY 150,  PSY 241
• Humanities elective ( ART 111, ART 114, ART 115, HUM 115, MUS 110, MUS 112, PHI 215, or PHI 240 )
  

Use the following link to calculate your nursing general education GPA:

RCC LPN to ADN GPA Calculator

Nursing Acceleration Challenge Examination (NACE)

The Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) Foundations of Nursing is designed to assess an applicant’s nursing knowledge and readiness for advanced nursing education.

General NACE Information

• NACE is a test consisting of multiple choice and alternative item format used in the NCLEX.
• The NACE Foundations of Nursing includes content related to the basic physiological and psychosocial needs of individuals. See the  NLN NACE Series Student Bulletin  for a content outline. 
• Candidates who will need accommodations for testing should contact Jennifer Harmon (harmonj@rockinghamcc.edu) prior to purchasing the test. 
• A government-issued photo ID is required to complete the exam. The name on your ID must match the name on your NLN account. 
• The NACE is taken through the NLN portal. It is very important for you to have access to your NLN username and password the day of your exam. 
  

NLN Student Support

For assistance with the NLN Portal, please contact the NLN through the Student Customer Support .

Testing Options

Students can take the exam either in the RCC Testing Center during a scheduled session or on-demand online through a remote proctor. Please select an option below to learn more.

The LPN to ADN Program provides learning opportunities for students in an array of clinical learning environments. To comply with program policies, state and local regulations for healthcare providers, and in the interest of your own personal safety, the safety of your patients, and the potential liability to both the college and clinical agency, there are significant compliance requirements that must be met in order to enter the clinical area.  

Applicants are expected to review the  Compliance Policy for Clinical Placement  prior to application to the program.