What kind of undergraduate degree will I earn from LaGrange College Nursing?
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree.

Do I need to apply to LaGrange College before applying to the nursing program?
Yes, you will need to apply to LaGrange College and be admitted. After you have received your acceptance, you may apply to the nursing program.

Can I apply online?
Yes! All BSN applications are online.

What documents are required to complete my admission file for nursing?

  • Completed Nursing Application

  • Official transcripts from any college, university or technical college ever attended (documents must be post marked by the admission deadline)

  • Copy of your results from the ATI TEAS exam

How often do you accept to the nursing program?
We accept twice a year, spring and fall.

When is the application deadline?
Fall Cohort Deadline: April 15th 
Spring Cohort Deadline: October 1st

Do you require a nursing entrance exam?
Yes, we require the TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) for entrance with a score of 70% or higher.  For Study materials and/or additional information, contact ATI at www.atitesting.com/teas-prep or 1-800-667-7531.

We do offer testing here at LaGrange College during our nursing enrollment as a convenience for our applicants, January- April. Please email Christy Vanhoose @ cvanhoose@lagrange.edu for details or check our website under the TEAS tab for available dates and registration information.

I have a prior bachelor’s degree. Will this count towards my degree in nursing at LaGrange College?
The Registrar’s office reviews transcripts and determines if coursework from a previous degree is acceptable for transfer into the nursing program.  Many of our students have prior degrees.

Do you have a bridge program for LPNs?
We do not offer a bridge program at this time.

Will I receive credit for working as a certified nursing assistant, medical assistant, surgical tech, or LPN?
No. Transfer credit is not awarded for certificate or diploma programs. We DO require that all students complete the CNA program and sit for the licensure exam before starting nursing in the fall.

How long is the nursing program?
The BSN and RN-BSN track requires four semesters in sequence to complete the program.

What are the prerequisites? (prerequisites do not guarantee admission)

What are the average GPAs of the transfer BSN track class most recently accepted in the program?
Admission to the nursing program is competitive, and students are not guaranteed admission based on the GPAs. The GPAs listed below are reflective of GPAs which are often competitive. However, there is no guarantee that meeting/exceeding these GPAs will result in admission to the program.

  • Overall GPA 3.20

  • Transfer GPA 3.17

  • Minimum GPA 2.75

Does LaGrange College offer night courses or part-time options?
LaGrange College is a day, full-time program. There is no part-time or night programs available.  RN-BSN students complete all coursework asynchronously online.

In which states will my nursing license be valid?
Students who complete all the degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) at LaGrange College are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN). Once a student successfully passes the NCLEX-RN, they will receive a Professional Registered Nurse License for their primary state of residence (PSOR).Completion of the BSN and successful passage of the NCLEX-RN leads to licensure in the following states:

Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Students will also receive a multi-state compact license, known as the Enhanced Nursing Licensure Compact (eNLC) license, if they meet the following criteria:
• The student’s PSOR is a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) state.
• The student meets the Uniform Licensure Requirements (found here).

The eNLC provides licensure mobility, allowing registered nurses (RNs) to practice at clinical agencies and via telenursing in the following states in addition to Georgia: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

eNLC licensure is not currently available in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania.