ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by Grossmont College El Cajon, California

Overview

Tuition $6,132

Licensure pass rate (2025) 96%

Duration 24 months

Accreditor ACEN

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 Grossmont College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam TEAS

Minimum GPA 2.5

Apply through School application

What you'll need

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Prerequisite courses
Immunizations
Background check
Drug screen
CPR certification

Prerequisite sciences (anatomy, physiology, microbiology) need a combined GPA of 2.5; TEAS required (no minimum score stated); applicants screened with the California Chancellor's multi criteria tool. Application periods: January 1 to 31 for the fall cohort, July 1 to 31 for the spring cohort. Estimated total program cost $6,132 including $46/unit tuition, books and fees; NCLEX pass rate 96% for 2024 to 2025.

Prerequisite courses

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 to RN Bridge

LPN ADN

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

Timeline: 18 months
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Antelope Valley Community College District

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CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)

CNA ADN

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

Timeline: 2 years
State: All states

Support available to Spanish learners

Snead State Community College

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