The Pre-Nursing program offers students an opportunity to complete preparatory coursework to qualify and apply for admission to a variety of Bachelor of Science of Nursing programs, including the program at Alverno College in Milwaukee.

Lakeland students complete their general education and designated pre-nursing curriculum in order to meet prerequisite/admission course requirements for transfer to a Bachelor of Science in Nursing program.

In completing these requirements, students fulfill all the requirements to earn an Associate of Science degree (A.S.) from Lakeland University.

Students must earn a cumulative 2.8 GPA at the end of completing this degree to be eligible for admission to the Nursing program.

Students who successfully complete the required/preparatory course work from Lakeland University should be able to:

• Identify, explain and apply core principles in biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology.
• Perform mathematical and statistical functions appropriate to the sciences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of multiple academic disciplines.
• Communicate effectively in speech and writing.
• Evaluate different types of information.
• Examine problem(s) from multiple disciplinary perspectives.
• Make decisions in an evidence-based fashion