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Advanced Standing RN
Fast Track Nursing

The Advanced Standing RN Fast Track Nursing Program 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.

The Advanced Standing RN Fast Track Nursing Program is offered at both the Dyersburg campus as well as the Jimmy Naifeh Center (JNC) at Tipton County. 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

    • new nursing class is admitted every other Spring (2025, 2027, etc.)
    • September 15 is the deadline for applications
    • required criteria must be completed by the end of the Summer semester

LPN Applicants

Informational Packet
Admission Exam Guidelines
TEAS Testing – Schedule (if needed)
Application for Spring 2027 will be posted by July 1, 2026.


Paramedic Applicants

Informational Packet
TEAS Testing Guidelines for Paramedic
TEAS Testing – Schedule (if needed)
Application for Spring 2027 will be posted by July 1, 2026.


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

    • new nursing class is admitted every other Fall (2025, 2027, etc.)
    • March 15 is the deadline for applications – no exceptions
    • required criteria must be completed by the end of the Fall semester

LPN Applicants

Informational Packet
Admission Exam Guidelines
TEAS Testing – Schedule (if needed)
Fall 2025 Advanced Standing Application for LPNs


Paramedic Applicants

Informational Packet
TEAS Testing Guidelines for Paramedic
TEAS Testing – Schedule (if needed)
Fall 2025 Advanced Standing Application for Paramedics


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.