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The Advanced Placement curriculum is designed to prepare qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN) to become associate degree nurses. Graduates of practical nursing programs must successfully complete NUR 201 (Transition Nursing) with a grade of "C" or better.

To be eligible for this program, students must hold a current license in Practical Nursing and must pass the NLN Foundation of Nursing test with a score of 55% or better. ALL general education courses required for the ADN program must be completed with the grade of "C" or better PRIOR to program entry. All students interested in the Transition Program must attend a mandatory Transition Nursing Information Session prior to applying to the program.

Upon successful completion of the Transition Nursing class (NUR 201), students will be placed into the curriculum as second-year ADN students. A student who begins senior level classes must complete the required three semesters within a 24 month period.

Advisement Information

• Interested students must take the NLN Foundation of Nursing test and receive a score or 55% or higher.  To schedule a test appointment, contact the PTC Testing Cetner at 864-941-8748.  A fee for the test must be paid to the Business Office.

• Nursing courses are offered during the day only. LPNs accepted into the program may apply to enroll in the nursing transition class only during the designated application period. Students are advised and registered for NUR 201 by Janean Reish, nursing support counselor. A limited number of transition students (NUR 201) will be accepted each spring and summer.

•  For complete information about the entry process, students must attend one of the mandatory Transition Nursing Information Sessions.

• Students should limit work to 20 or less hours/week when clinical courses start and should have a backup system in place for daycare and transportation before the semester begins. Clinical courses can be days, evenings, nights and weekends in any of the seven counties or in Anderson.

• Students must successfully complete all required general education courses before applying to the program. If student plans a four-year degree, recommend MAT 120 over MAT 102. The Nursing program requires a 95 percent pass rate on the math competency exam, another reason  for making sure students have math competencies.

         Required General Education Courses:
         BIO 210- Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO 106 prerequisite)
         BIO 211- Anatomy & Physiology II
         ENG 101- English Composition I
         ENG 102- English Composition II
         MAT 102- Intermediate Algebra
OR   MAT 120- Probability & Statistics
         PSY 201- General Psychology
         CPT 101- Introduction to Computers
         Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

• An elective in humanities/fine arts is required. Click on the link above "view course descriptions" for a listing of humanities/fine arts course or choose from the options listed: ART 101, MUS 105,  ENG 201, ENG 202, ENG 205, ENG 206, ENG 208, ENG 235, ENG 209, PHI 101, PHI 105, PHI 110, REL 103, SPA 102 or THE 101.

• After completion of the NUR 201 course, students may choose to delay entry into the final three semesters of the program for up to one year. After that, a student will be considered ineligible for program entry.

• Students must complete the entire three semesters of senior level courses within the required 24 months.

• In addition to college tuition, books and fees, students should be prepared to buy uniforms and lab supplies and pay NCLEX preparation fees.

• Prior to enrolling in the first nursing course, students must have a criminal records check and drug screening conducted.  They must also submit a completed health assessment form, prescription drug form, and documented evidence of required immunizations.

• Transition Information Session Schedule