LPN to RN Bridge, Associate of Applied Science

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The LPN to RN Bridge prepares Licensed Practical Nurses to become Registered Nurses. The program begins each January. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses.

The AAS Nursing Degree Programs are approved by the Arkansas State Board of Nursing, University Tower Building, Suite 800, 1123 South University, Little Rock, AR, 72204-1619. Phone: 501-686-2700 or www.arsbn.org.

The AAS Nursing Degree Programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing: ACEN, 3334 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. Phone: 404-975-5000, Fax: 404-975-5020 or contact by web: www.acenursing.org.

The curriculum in nursing is a fulltime program, requiring a fulltime commitment from its students. The faculty of the Department of Nursing strongly discourages its students from fulltime or part-time employment. Students with financial difficulties should discuss alternatives to employment with the Financial Aid Office. For information about the Nursing Student Loan Program visit the Arkansas State Board of Nursing website at www.arsbn.org. The schedule of students requires a flexible lifestyle as clinical experience is held at area facilities during assigned hours which may be days or evenings. Because of this, transportation, child care and any employment should be considered prior to entry into the nursing program.

Major Code: 0710-01
Advising: Carla Jacobs, (870) 391-3535, cjacobs@northrark.edu
Advising Center: M184, South Campus, (870) 391-3115

The My Academic Plan (MAP) serves as a guideline for Licensed LPN’s to graduate in four semesters. The Key Milestones/Prerequisites listed for each semester highlight significant achievements that must be completed in the degree track. Students who do not follow the four-semester plan and/or who do not complete identified milestones may jeopardize their financial aid (if applicable) and/or delay graduation..

Program Application Required: Yes; requires current un-encumbered LPN License (Application Link)

Academic Preparedness

Northark recognizes the important connection between student success and academic preparedness. Students may be required to complete one or more of the following courses before enrolling in college level courses. Summer and/or intercession courses may be required to graduate within four semesters. Developmental course credits earned do not count towards degree completion requirements.

Possible Prerequisite Courses

CP 0816 - Introduction to Language Credits: 6
CP 0913 - Fundamentals of Language Credits: 3
CHEM 1214 - Fundamentals of Chemistry Credits: 4 or
(waived for HS Chemistry with B or better in both semesters)
BIOL 1014 - General Biology Credits: 4 or
BIOL 1434 - Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology Credits: 4
required for A&PI

Note

Students must complete each required course in the remainder of this MAP with a minimum grade of “C” to obtain this degree.

Students begin in the Pre-Allied Health Technical Certificate. Required courses (bold) from the Pre-Allied Health Technical Certificate are to be completed prior to program entry include:

Required Courses

BIOL 2214 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credits: 4 (R)
Absolute pre-req to NURS 2158 Requires Fundamentals of Chemistry (waived for HS Chemistry with B or better in both semesters) or General Biology for majors, or Fundamentals of A & P; required for A&P I.
ENGL 1013 - English Composition I Credits: 3 (R)
Absolute Prereq to NURS 2158
MAT 1011 - Mathematics for Career and Technology I Credits: 1 (R) * and
3 Hours of Math Required Math is a pre-req to Chemistry unless Chemistry taken in HS with B or better 2 semesters
MAT 1012 - Mathematics for Career and Technology II Credits: 2 (R) or
MAT 1123 - Mathematics for Career and Technology III Credits: 3 or higher
PSYC 2003 - General Psychology Credits: 3 (R)
Absolute pre-req to NURS 2158 ; pre-req to PSYC 2103 - Human Growth and Development .
CIS 1103 - Introduction to Information Technology Credits: 3
Not an absolute pre-req, but desirable for success in competitive application to program.

Total Credits: 16

Current un-encumbered LPN License is required.
Students who complete the above Pre-Requisites (Sciences taken no longer than 5 years previous to application) are ready to apply to the LPN-RN Program.
Applicants who have taken or enrolled in a science course more than two times and have not earned a grade of C or better will be advised to consider application to other programs. Withdrawals are counted as an enrollment. The RN Director may review applicant’s grades for special admission consideration.
Upon written program acceptance, the following courses are taken. NURS courses in the LPN-RN Program must be taken in sequence. Failure of any NURS course prevents progression in the program.

Semester 1

BIOL 2224 - Anatomy and Physiology II Credits: 4 (R)
Pre-or Co-Req to NURS 2158 . Completion prior to program application is desirable for success in competitive application to program.
NURS 105A - Fundamentals of Nursing Process Credits: 6
NURS 1011 - Pharmacology I Credits: 1
NURS 2158 - Nursing Process I Credits: 8
PSYC 2103 - Human Growth and Development Credits: 3
Pre or Co-Req to NURS 2158 . Completion prior to program application is desirable.

Total Credits: 22

Semester 2 - Summer

NURS 2166 - Nursing Process II Credits: 6
NURS 2031 - Pharmacology III Credits: 1

Total Credits: 7

See Advisor for Recommendations for possible RN to BSN Completion program courses.

Semester 3

BIOL 2014 - Microbiology Credits: 4
Not an absolute pre-req, but desirable for success in competitive application to program. Requires pre-req of Chemistry or any college level BIOL (including A&P I or II) unless Chemistry is waived for HS Chemistry with B or better in two semesters
ENGL 1023 - English Composition II Credits: 3
Not an absolute pre-req, but desirable for success in competitive application to program.
NURS 2021 - Pharmacology II Credits: 1
NURS 2178 - Nursing Process III Credits: 8
NURS 2182 - Nursing Perspective Credits: 2

Total Credits: 18

Grand Total Credits: 63

*ET 1134 (previously MAT 1134) Applied Algebra & Trigonometry will not be accepted as an option for the MAT requirement for this program.