ADN

Associate Degree in Nursing

Offered by J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College Huntsville, Alabama

Overview

Tuition $5,130

Licensure pass rate (2025) 77.55%

Accreditor ACEN

Duration 2–3 years

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 J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College asks for, taken from its own admissions page.

Entrance exam HESI A2

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What you'll need

Transcripts
Prerequisite courses
Background check
Immunizations
CPR certification

HESI entrance exam required (minimum not stated on page); ACT accepted if no HESI taken. Traditional RN deadlines: November 15 for summer entry, March 15 for fall; August 15 is for LPN to RN mobility and PN tracks (spring). College and high school transcripts or GED, required general education courses, healthcare provider CPR (AHA or Red Cross), physical and immunizations; background screen after acceptance.

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 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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