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LPN to RN Transition

There are several options available for the LPN, who wishes to earn an Associate (RN) degree. These options allow for a spring or a summer entry into the Nursing courses. The options have different admission requirements, as well as requirements regarding general education courses that must be completed prior to entry. Nursing faculty or counselors are available to assist the student in arranging a part-time schedule to complete the general education requirements. Evening, day, and telecourses are available.

Mandatory attendance is required at one of the scheduled meetings. Click here for meeting schedule.

 

Option One

Option Two Options Three

General Education Requirements

30 to 31 credits 30 to 31 credits 30 to 31 credits

Spring Semester

Nursing 1302 Nursing 1302  
Nursing 1208    

Admission Requirements

  1. Unencumbered LPN license
  2. Meets general education requirements of College Algebra and Anatomy & Physiology I..
  1. Unencumbered LPN license
  2. Meets work requirements in acute care or long term care setting..
  3. Meets general education requirements of College Algebra and Anatomy & Physiology I.
  1. Unencumbered LPN license.
  2. Meets work requirements in acute care or long term care setting.
  3. Has completed all general education requirements, except General Psychology and Intro. to Sociology.
  4. Has a GPA of 2.5 or greater.

Summer Semester

    Nursing 1302
    Nursing 1216

Fall Semester

Nursing 2107 Nursing 2107 Nursing 2107
Nursing 2303 Nursing 2303 Nursing 2303

Spring Semester

Nursing 2210 Nursing 2110 Nursing 2110
Nursing 2203 Nursing 2203 Nursing 2203

Total Credits

63-64 61-62 61-62

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