ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by Blue Mountain Community College Pendleton, Oregon

Overview

Tuition $6,941

Duration 24 months

An associate-level nursing degree that qualifies graduates to take the NCLEX-RN and practice as registered nurses. RNs provide and coordinate patient care and educate patients and the public about health conditions.

Career outlook

Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.

Getting in

What Blue Mountain Community College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Minimum GPA 3.0

Application fee $50

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What you'll need

Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
Interview
Background check

Fall 2027 application opens Monday, January 4, 2027 at 8am and closes Tuesday, February 16, 2027 at 5pm; $50 nonrefundable fee. Minimum GPA 3.0 and at least 28 prerequisite credits to apply, with all prerequisites completed by summer 2027. Official transcripts plus Leadership Verification, Healthcare Work Experience and Community Service Volunteer forms; Zoom interviews April 2, 2027. No entrance exam listed.

Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.

Paths

Routes into ADN. The first step is where you enroll today.

LPN ADN

LPN to RN Bridge

Advance from practical nursing to RN with bridge programs that credit your LPN coursework.

18 months

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CNA ADN

CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

Turn your CNA experience into an associate nursing degree. The fastest route to RN licensure.

2 years

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