The LPN/Paramedic to RN Pathway is a consolidation of the LPN-RN Fast Track and the Paramedic-RN Nursing Programs. It is for LPNs and Paramedics with a current license who wish to advance their education.
LPN/Paramedic
to RN Pathway
The LPN/Paramedic to RN Pathway is offered at the Dyersburg campus, the Jimmy Naifeh Center (JNC) at Tipton County, and the Henry County Center at E. W. Grove. In preparation for admission, please read the admission requirements and the “Things to Know Before You Apply” information carefully and complete any required prerequisite courses.
Nursing courses will no longer be offered during the summer semester.
Things to Know Before You Apply
Dyersburg Campus
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- A new nursing class is admitted every other Spring (2025, 2027, etc.)
- September 15 is the deadline for applications – no exceptions
- Required criteria must be completed by the end of the Summer semester
Informational Packet
Admission Exam Guidelines
TEAS Testing – Schedule (if needed)
Application for Spring 2027 LPN/Paramedic to RN Pathway (DYERSBURG)
To submit transcripts to the Department of Nursing, please use nursing@dscc.edu.
If you have questions after reading this packet or if you would like to make an appointment with a nursing advisor, you may contact the Department of Nursing at 731-286-3390.
Jimmy Naifeh Center at Tipton County
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- There will be one nursing cohort admitted at JNC for the Spring 2027 semester. The application deadline for this cohort will be September 15, 2026.
- A new nursing class is admitted every other Fall (2025, 2027, etc.)
- May 15 is the deadline for applications – no exceptions
- Required criteria must be completed by the end of the Spring semester
Informational Packet
Admission Exam Guidelines
TEAS Testing – Schedule (if needed)
Application for Spring 2027 LPN/Paramedic to RN Pathway (JNC)
To submit transcripts to the Department of Nursing, please use nursing@dscc.edu.
If you have questions after reading this packet or if you would like to make an appointment with a nursing advisor, you may contact the Department of Nursing at 731-286-3390.
Henry County Center at E.W. Grove
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- A new nursing class is admitted every Summer
- December 31 is the deadline for applications – no exceptions
- Required criteria must be completed by the end of the Fall semester
Informational Packet
Admission Exam Guidelines
TEAS Testing – Schedule (if needed)
Applications for the LPN/Paramedic to RN Pathway, Summer 2027 semester will be posted by October 1st.
To submit transcripts to the Department of Nursing, please use nursing@dscc.edu.
If you have questions after reading this packet or if you would like to make an appointment with a nursing advisor, you may contact the Department of Nursing at 731-286-3390.