The Advanced Placement Pathway (APP) is designed for ADN students who have completed required prerequisites and hold active, unrestricted LPN licensure. Following initial acceptance to Mount Carmel College of Nursing, the APP is an option that allows students the opportunity to complete a degree in a shortened time frame.
Students are selected for this accelerated and highly structured program based on strong academic performance in previous college coursework and successful completion of all prerequisite courses.
A minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA is required to apply for the APP. Applications and associated materials are accepted during the following period prior to the entering semester. Completed applications are reviewed for acceptance, and applicants are notified in writing regarding admission decisions. To be considered for the APP applicants must have successfully completed the following prerequisites:
SCIE 101: General Chemistry w Lab
SCIE 123: Anatomy & Physiology I
SCIE 124: Anatomy & Physiology II
SCIE 125: Microbiology
SCIE 234: Pathophysiology
ENGL 110: English Composition
PSYC 101: General Psychology
PSYC 225: Human Growth & Development
HLTH 320: Health Statistics
Upon entry, students with an active, unrestricted LPN license will be enrolled in an LPN-RN Transitions course (NURS 207A) as substitute credit for NURS 205A.
The college awards credit for work experience, licensures, prior education, and military service. Please refer to the Catalog-Handbook for policies related to Credit for Prior Education and applicable Military Credit Policies.