There are two different application packages. They both required 45 credit hours of prerequisites but vary on testing, required documentation and deadline dates. Please make sure you are selecting the correct program when applying.
LPN transition Bridge Program:
This is for students who are licensed practical nurses (LPN) or licensed vocational nurses (LVN) who now want to become RNs. The application will require:
- HSRT-AD Test
- Dates will be posted to schedule the exam at the KCC testing center when application period opens.
- Kaplan PN predictor test
- Dates will be posted to schedule the exam at the KCC testing center when application period opens.
- Student must achieve a grade of 69.5% on this exam to be considered.
- Confirmation of work experience as an LPN/LVN
- Confirmation of licensure
- Completion of ALL 45 credit hours of required pre-requisites by the end of WINTER term 2026.
General Nursing Education Program:
This is for student who planning to study to become a RN or LPN The application will require:
- HSRT-AD Test
- Dates will be posted to schedule the exam at the KCC testing center when application period opens.
- Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam
- Dates will be posted to schedule the exam at the KCC testing center when application period opens.
- The Kaplan Nursing Entrance Exam contains 4 sections: Writing, reading, math and science
- The science section has a heavy emphasis on anatomy and physiology content.
- It is advised that if you have not completed all of your anatomy and physiology that you schedule the exam later in the open period so that you will have completed the majority of your A&P studies prior to taking the test.
- The nursing program is moving towards requiring the completion of ALL 45 credit hours of required pre-requisites by the end of SPRING term each admission year.
- In order to facilitate this transition for Spring of 2026 students must have completed all 45 credit hours with the exception of BIO 233 and 233 Lab
- If a student is completing Bio 233 and 233 Lab in the summer of 2026 they may be considered for admission as long as all other credits are done.
- In 2027 ALL prerequisites will need to be completed by the end of the Spring 2027 semester.
- Proctored Essay
- Additional points will be provided for:
- Work in healthcare field
- Volunteer work
- Prior Degree
- Military
- Proficiency in a second language
Should there be more applicants than spaces in the programs, a points system will be used to rank candidates.
Once admitted to the program, all students must:
- Show evidence of a negative TB status (within six months prior to entry).
- Show proof of current immunity against rubella, measles, mumps, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella, and hepatitis B.
- Show a current CPR for healthcare providers card (issued by the American Heart Association).
- Pass a background check.
- Pass a drug screen.
Criminal Background
Criminal convictions may prevent an individual from obtaining a nursing license. The Oregon Board of Nursing can conduct a predetermination evaluation to see if the conviction would preclude licensure. They review each request on a case-by-case basis. Not all convictions will prevent a person from licensure.
Contact the Oregon state board of nursing if you need them to conduct such a review.
https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/predetermination-request.aspx
More information can be obtained at
https://www.oregon.gov/osbn/Pages/criminal-history.aspx
