Nursing - Associate Degree Program
Pre-Nursing Admission Requirements
Students in the pre-Nursing program must:
- Complete application form and submit with fee (fee waiver may apply if
previously submitted)
- Complete Accuplacer entrance assessment to determine placement (waiver
may apply with acceptable alternative test scores and/or postsecondary
degree completion)
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED certificate; current high
school seniors must provide documentation upon graduation
- Complete WITC pre-ADN Admissions Quiz
- Submit signed
Caregiver Background Check Statement of Understanding
- Review and sign the
Functional Abilities Statement of Understanding
- Complete admissions interview with a WITC counselor (above requirements
should be completed prior to interview)
Program-Specific Requirements
Pre-Nursing students must complete the
petition process to be eligible for the core Nursing program. In addition to
the requirements above, students in this program must:
- Complete one year of high school chemistry or one term of college-level
chemistry with a 2.0 or better
- Complete a Nursing Assistant course with a grade of C (2.0) or better
- Review the
online
informational presentation
- Complete priority petition for admission forms:
- WITC transcripts to verify course completion (priority admission is
given to students who have completed the ADN program-required General
Studies courses)
- Submit signed Caregiver Background Check Statement of Understanding
- Review and sign the Functional Abilities Statement of Understanding
- Complete and sign Intent to Enter form
- Prior to attendance in core Nursing coursework, student must:
- Have an acceptable Wisconsin Caregiver Background Check, National
Criminal Background Check, Minnesota Caregiver Background Check (if
applicable), and other states if applicable
- Pass a physical exam, have current immunizations, and demonstrate
negative status for tuberculosis (Tb)
- Possess current certification of "CPR for Healthcare Providers" or the
equivalent
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Progression to Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
If you are a licensed practical nurse (LPN) and are interested in becoming a registered nurse (RN), WITC offers an “LPN Progression to ADN” track. The LPN Progression pathway provides advanced standing for nursing courses in ADN Semesters 1 and 2 of the WITC ADN program. Additionally, credits may be transferred from the practical nursing program if the General Studies and/or elective credits were at an associate degree level. Contact the campus
Admissions Advisor for more information.
Register for a Campus Informational Session
Nursing Informational Session
Online Nursing Informational Session
Petition Process Steps 1 & 2
Petition Process Step 3
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