Purpose: The LPN Bridge program is for LPN’s to pursue the AAS in Nursing
Program length: 3 semesters
Application deadline: October 15 (for spring admission)
Nursing Program contact: (815) 921-3261

Program Overview

The LPN Bridge program is an articulation between the knowledge and skills that a Licensed Practical Nurse has acquired and the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse. This program is directed toward LPN’s who are self starters with excellent learning skills and current clinical knowledge. Eligibility is based upon prior satisfactory completion of a recognized practical nursing program within the past five years or current nursing practice for those who graduated more than five years ago. ADN program requirements must be met to qualify for admission. The nursing program reserves the right to make final admission decisions based upon the qualifications of the applicant pool for each admission cycle.

It is recommended that as many general education credits as possible are completed before beginning the nursing curriculum. LPN’s who meet admission criteria and successfully complete the LPN Bridge courses will be eligible to continue in the ADN Program. After the Bridge semester the student completes the second year nursing courses over the next two semesters. LPN’s receive credit for nursing courses (18 additional nursing
credits) from the first two semesters of the ADN Program after satisfactory completion of NRS 232 or NRS 234 with a minimum “C” 80% grade.

Prerequisites LPN Bridge to ADN Program

BIO 185 Foundations of Anatomy and Physiology (or 8 credits BIO 281/282)* (5)
PSY 170 General Psychology* (3)
BIO 274 Microbiology* (4)
ENG 101 Composition I (3)
FWS 237 Nutrition for Optimum Living* (3)

Bridge semester Level II
NRS 108 Pathophysiology - Altered Health Concepts (3)
NRS 207 Pharmacology for Nursing Care (2)
NRS 210 Transition to ADN Nursing (3)

*Indicates the required General Education courses