LPN Advancement
Nursing Admissions Advisor
The college values all levels of nursing education and is committed to reducing barriers to educational mobility. Therefore, the opportunity for advanced placement is provided for LPNs who desire to earn an associate degree in nursing.
Advanced Placement Track
LPNs admitted to the Advanced Placement Track will enroll in NUR 115 (LPN Transition; 3 credits) and NUR 226 (Health Assessment; 3 credits) in the summer term. Students who complete the courses with a "C" or better are eligible to enter the second year of the associate degree nursing program beginning in the fall semester. NRCC awards 18 credits for previously completed practical nurse course work equivalent to NUR 104, 105, 135, 180 and 201. Students will complete all other courses in the curriculum:
BIO 141 & 142, STD 100, HLT 105 or HLT elective, SPD 100, PSY 230, Humanities Elective, ITE 115, ENG 111, NUR 226 (summer), and NUR 221, 222, 236, 237, and 255.
Admission Requirement Modifications
- One unit of high school or developmental chemistry is not required.
- Submit official transcripts documenting graduation from a Board of Nursing-approved practical nurse education program and have completed each practical nursing course with a "C" or better.
- Hold a current license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse and submit a copy.
- Complete BIO 141 & 142 with a "C" or better.
- Complete PSY 230 and 50% of the other general education courses required in the associate degree program.
- Upon notification of admission: Provide evidence of current CPR certification (must be either American Heart Association Healthcare Provider or Red Cross CPR for Professional Rescuers) or have previously completed HLT 105.
- Upon notification of admission: Submit an accurately completed Health Form.
- Following admission, complete the required criminal background check.
Preference is given to applicants from the New River Community College service area through March 15. Others will be considered on a space available basis until the class is full. In the event that the numbers of students exceeds the capacity for clinical placement, a waiting list is determined by the date that all admission requirements are completed (including successful completion of all developmental studies).
LPNs interested in the Advanced Placement Track should contract Kimberly Johnston nursing admissions advisor, in the Admission Office as soon as possible so that they can be added to the list of students considered for admission.
Progress Through The Program
The student who completes NUR 115 and NUR 226 with a "C" or better in the summer term is eligible to enroll in the second year of the associate degree nursing program and continue with NUR 221 in the fall semester. Continued enrollment is expected in that there is no interruption between completion of NUR 115 & 226 and the next course. Please note that NUR 226 is a course pre-requisite for NUR 222.
A student has one opportunity to complete the LPN Transition Course (NUR 115) successfully. If the student earns a "D", "F", or "W" then she/he may apply to be admitted to the generic associate degree program. Admission to the generic program may not be immediate since the class could be full. LPNs who choose to enter as a generic student and earn a "D", "F", or "W" in NUR 104, 105, or 135 may not subsequently apply to be admitted to the Advanced Placement Track.