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LPN to RN Bridge Course

Steps to enter the Bridge Course

Complete an HCC application.

Complete the Data Form for the ADN Program obtained at the pre-admission conference on the HCC campus.

Submit all post high school documents including PN transcript

Submit a copy of current active LPN license

Submit high school and/or GED transcript

Submit ACT/SAT scores

Course Information

Much of the course is web-based. Students who wish to be included in the course must have a computer with readily available internet access. Class meeting times and the clinical portion of the course meet in the evening after 4:00 PM or on the week-end.

After successful completion of the course, students are matriculated into Nursing 203 to begin the final two semesters of the ADN Program. Any additional general education courses required for the degree are to be taken along with the remaining two semesters of nursing courses. Depending on the class size and the availability of nursing faculty, the last two semesters of nursing classes may be during the day, evening or week-end.

NSG 201 Course Description

This course builds upon the basic nurisng skills and concepts learned in the LVN/LPN experience. The course is designed to assist the Practical Nurse to make the transition to the RN role.

Areas of study include the role of the Associate Degree Nurse and application of the core components of nursing practice to clients experiencing the dysfunctional health patterns of health perception-health management, value-belief, rest-sleep, activity-exercise, and nutritional-metabolic.

Upon successful completion of all components of the course, the students are admitted to NSG 203 and will earn advanced standing, 18 credit hours in nursing.

Lecture is 3 hours and Laboratory is 3 hours.

Prerequisites

BIO 137 and 139 - Anatomy and Physiology I & II
PY 110 and 223 - General and Developmental Psychology
MT 110 - Applied Math or higher
ENG 101 - Writing I
COM 252 - Interpersonal Communication
Computer literacy

Additional Requirements

The following will be required after admission to the program.

Indiana and Kentucky Criminal Background Checks
Hepatitis B and Tetanus Immunizations
AHA BLS Healthcare Provider CPR or ARC Professional CPR Certification
The following laboratory tests or immunization record: CBC*, Urinalysis*, TB Skin Test*, Drug Screen*, Pertussis, Varicella, Rubella and Rubeola titres.

*Labwork MUST be within the past year. The Varicella, Rubella and Rubeola Titre may be waived if documentation can be provided of receipt of the MMR series and personal knowledge of having chicken pox.