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Nursing – RN (AAS)
Top 10 RN Program in Alabama. NCLEX-RN preparation with clinical rotations at partner hospitals.
—2 years(24 months)
On CampusHybridWho This Is For
You want a hands-on career caring for patients and helping your community stay healthy.
What You'll Gain
- ✓A associate in applied science in 2 years, on campus or hybrid
- ✓Credits that count toward a 4-year transfer degree
- ✓Focus on healthcare
- ✓Focus on licensed-profession
Recognition & Accreditation
Nursing Accreditation
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) (opens in new tab)Lawson State Community College is also institutionally accredited by SACSCOC. See full accreditation details →
Course of Study
Program Curriculum
General Studies
30 cr- ENG 101 — English Composition3
- SPH 107 — Public Speaking / Speech3
- — — Humanities & Fine Arts elective3
- MTH 100+ — Intermediate College Algebra or higher3
- BIO 201 — Anatomy & Physiology I4
- BIO 202 — Anatomy & Physiology II4
- BIO 220 — Microbiology4
- PSY 200 — General Psychology3
- PSY 210 — Human Growth and Development3
Nursing Major
42 cr- NUR 102 — Fundamentals of Nursing6
- NUR 103 — Health Assessment1
- NUR 104 — Introduction to Pharmacology1
- NUR 105 — Adult Nursing8
- NUR 106 — Maternal and Child Nursing5
- NUR 201 — Nursing Through the Lifespan I5
- NUR 202 — Nursing Through the Lifespan II6
- NUR 203 — Nursing Through the Lifespan III6
- NUR 204 — Role Transition for the Registered Nurse4
Sourced from the 2025–2027 Catalog & Handbook. Course availability and sequencing may vary by semester — confirm your exact plan with an academic advisor. Tuition estimate is in-state tuition only ($131/credit hour) and excludes required fees — see the full tuition & fees breakdown →
Competitive Application
SELECTIVE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program requires a separate, competitive application beyond general college admission. Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.
Application deadlines: Summer cohort — January 15, 11:59 PM CST · Fall cohort — May 15, 11:59 PM CST
Applicant Point System (58 points max)
ACT or ACT Residual Test36 pts max
Minimum score of 18 required. Up to two scores accepted, no expiration. ACT Residual scores must be from an Alabama Community College.
Selected Coursework12 pts max
ENG 101, MTH 100+, BIO 201, BIO 202 — minimum 2.5 GPA required across these courses. A = 3 pts, B = 2 pts, C = 1 pt per course.
Additional Points10 pts max
HPS 103 (max 4 pts), MTH 186 Dosage Calculations (max 3 pts), BIO 103 Principles of Biology I (max 3 pts).
Required Upon Acceptance
- ✓Health form with current immunizations: Tetanus, Flu, MMR, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B, Varicella
- ✓Meet Essential Functions required for Health Professions students
- ✓Proof of health insurance
- ✓BLS certification, maintained throughout the program
- ✓Background check and drug screening
Questions about the application?
kswain@lawsonstate.edu or dyoung@lawsonstate.edu
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