Program ID

LPN-RN

Campus

Jupiter

Level

Degree

Semester

A - Winter 2022, B - Spring 2022, C - Fall 2022, D - Winter 2023

Credit

72 Credit Hours

Method

Lecture

Duration

21 months

The LPN to RN program combines theory and clinical components in addressing the concepts of professional nursing roles: caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator and manager.

The objective of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Bridge Associate Degree of Nursing program at the College is to help graduates prepare to become licensed Registered Nurses (RNs). The program is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of medical settings as Registered Nurses. The program combines theory and clinical components in addressing the concepts of professional nursing roles: caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator and manager.

The purpose of the LPN to RN Bridge Associate Degree of Nursing program is to participate as an active partner in meeting the healthcare needs of the community by educating and preparing entry-level professional nurses to practice in a variety of settings. The faculty is committed to the professional development of the student, the support of the institution within the community and the enhancement of the nursing profession. Graduates of the bridge track are eligible to write the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Upon completion of the LPN-RN Bridge Associate of Science Degree in Nursing program graduates will:

Achieve a passing score on the NCLEX-RN exam.
Provide compassionate, protective and effectual professional nursing care to individuals and families.
Employ other professionals and paraprofessionals in therapeutic and mutual discussion for the benefit of patient results.
Combine the knowledge of biological and behavioral sciences into the decision making process regarding patient care.
Merge values, ethics and legal principals with critical thinking when making decisions for patients.
Support the mission and goals of the organization through efficient use of all resources, personnel and financial.
Display a commitment to professional nursing through patient advocacy, professional activism and lifelong learning.

The Associate Degree of Nursing Bridge Program at the College prepares the graduates to sit for the Florida State Board Examination NCLEX-RN (Florida Statutes, Chapter 464)

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Program Description

The aim of the Associate of Science in Nursing (Bridge) program at the College is to help graduates prepare to become licensed Registered Nurses (RNs). The program builds on the skills of the practical nurse, preparing students to advance to the Registered Nurse level. The student will develop critical thinking skills, relevant knowledge, advanced skills, and competencies to successfully advance in their career. The program is designed to equip nurses to function in a variety of medical settings as a nurse leader. The curriculum combines theory and clinical components in addressing the concepts of professional nursing, caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator and manager. Graduates of the bridge track are eligible to write the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

The program ranges in duration depending on the number of credits a student may transfer in. The estimated duration is 21 months. The full program consists of 72 semester credits, that are divided into twenty-seven (27) general education credits and thirty-six (45) core nursing classes.Areas of study include nursing values and roles, fundamental nursing concepts and techniques, adult health nursing, gerontological nursing, mental health nursing, gynecology, obstetrics and pediatrics nursing, community health concepts, medical and surgical nursing and pharmacology, with nutrition integrated throughout the program.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:

Provide safe and effective care across the lifespan
Incorporate prevention strategies to achieve optimal health across the lifespan
Promote psychosocial wellbeing across the lifespan
Manage care and comfort, reduce risk potential, and health alterations across the lifespan
Demonstrate core competencies related to delivery of nursing care to clients across the lifespan
Obtain licensure as a registered nurse

Admission Requirements

In addition to the general admission requirements and procedures, applicants wishing to be considered for admission to the RN to BSN Bridge program must:

Have an unencumbered LPN license

Be prepared to take the Nursing Qualifying Exam prior to starting the core nursing classes. Students must earn a composite score of at least 60.

Program Progression

Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours	Theory Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours*
*AP118	Anatomy and Physiology I	4	45	30	0
*ENG101	English Composition I	3	45	0	0
*MAT105	Algebra	3	45	0	0
*PSY112	General Psychology	3	45	0	0
	TERM TOTAL	13	180	30	0

*AP202	Anatomy and Physiology II	4	45	30	0
*MCB120	Microbiology	4	45	30	0
*HGD120	Human Growth and Development	3	45	0	0
*PHI260	Introduction to Ethics	3	45	0	0
	TERM TOTAL	14	180	60	0

NUR185	Nursing Transition I	12	60	0	180
	TERM TOTAL	12	60	0	180

NUR255	Nursing Transition II	12	75	0	180
	TERM TOTAL	12	75	0	180

NUR295	Nursing Transition III	12	135	0	90
	TERM TOTAL	12	135	0	90
	PROGRAM TOTAL	63	630	90	450

9 Credits for PN Curriculum

*- Students may be awarded these credits for the nursing courses that were covered in the
LPN program.

Career Opportunities

https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/CIP?s=practical+nursing&g=Go

29-2061.00 Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
31-1131.00 Nursing Assistants

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