Associate Degree Nursing, LPN to ADN Transition Semester-By-Semester Plan

The ADN Transition program is designed for the current unrestricted Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to complete the ADN program. Applicants must meet the algebra requirement for Associate Degree Nursing and a satisfactory score must be obtained on a math-pharmacology competency exam.

The ADN faculty will administer this exam to the qualified applicants in late fall semester. Pharmacology outlines for Independent review will be available from the Admissions Office or Health Sciences and Nursing Division in the fall semester. For additional information, contact the Admissions Office at ext. 301, 331, or 395. Official transition Into the ADN programs begins each spring.

Math - An applicant must have completed one of the following before receiving the applicant packet:

An unweighted high school GPA of 2.8 or higher from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years. If this is not met, one of the following options, within 10 years, will satisfy the math requirement: Qualifying placement scores; A grade of “P” for DMA 010-080; A grade of “C” or higher for MAT 080 OR RISE placement if outside the 10 year high school timeframe and must demonstrate mastery of Units 1-12 (Tier 2) or will be required to complete the transition course until mastery in Unit 12 (Tier 2) is met.

Students who do not satisfy the high school GPA or RISE placement requirements, must attend the transition course, MAT 003, until mastery is achieved through Unit 12 (Tier 2). Students who have completed one of the following college transfer math courses from a regionally accredited institution with a “C” or better may meet the math requirement: MAT 121, MAT 122, MAT 141, MAT 143, MAT 151, MAT 152, MAT 161, MAT 171, MAT 263, MAT 271 and other courses not listed may be considered on an individual basis. Students who receive Tier 2 credit via the “MAT 110, credit for Tier 2 Waiver/Substitution” will not qualify for placement into a Health Sciences/Nursing program. (A10300FY Statement)

These courses are required prior to applying to the LPN to ADN

ACA 111 - College Student Success Credits: 1
or ACA 122 - College Transfer Success Credits: 1
BIO 168 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4
BIO 169 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4
PSY 150 - General Psychology Credits: 3

Spring I

ENG 111 - Writing and Inquiry Credits: 3
NUR 211 - Health Care Concepts Credits: 5
PSY 241 - Developmental Psych Credits: 3

Summer I

HUM 115 - Critical Thinking Credits: 3
NUR 114 - Holistic Health Concepts Credits: 5

Fall II

BIO 275 - Microbiology Credits: 4
ENG 112 - Writing/Research in the Disc Credits: 3
NUR 113 - Family Health Concepts Credits: 5
NUR 212 - Health System Concepts Credits: 5

Spring II

NUR 213 - Complex Health Concepts Credits: 10
Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Additional Information:

This program requires a 2.2 or greater high school GPA from a College Prep Curriculum valid within 10 years, or a placement test demonstrating placement into college-ready English 111 and math. If either of these requirements is not met, the student will be placed into Associate in General Education – First Year (A10300-FY). *See the A10300FY – Associate in General Education-First Year Program page for more information.

All Health Sciences and Nursing students must have grades of “A,” ”B,” ”C,” or “SA” on all applicable course work to progress each semester and graduate from the program.

Please note that this is a possible semester-by-semester course of study. Any transition courses such as Math and English that are necessary for student placement could extend the time needed for completion. In such cases, graduation may be extended by one or more semester(s). Other delays might be experienced in regard to the timelines of various course offerings.