LPN to RN Bridge Program for Licensed Practical Nurses
Program Overview
LPN to RN Bridge Program for Licensed Practical Nurses
Program Overview
The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AAS): LPN to RN Bridge Program for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) is designed to prepare students with a current, unrestricted LPN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia to master entry-level registered nurse knowledge while recognizing their education and skill level as a current LPN.
Career Pathway
- Healthcare
Related Programs
- Nursing
- Practical Nursing
Program Dean
- Nicole Winkler
- Health and Life Sciences Division
Faculty Contact
- Clarissa Moctezuma
Academic Advisors
- April Pannell (Student last name starts with A-L)
- Deanne McDaniel (Student last name starts with M-Z)
Program Details
- Associate of Applied Science Degree
- Credit Hours: 41
Program Information
The LPN to RN Bridge Program is designed to prepare students to integrate the art of nursing skills with the science of health education to provide holistic client care. Students who are admitted to the program take “bridge” courses in the first semester and then are eligible to take the second-year nursing courses and graduate within one academic year with an AAS Degree in Nursing.
Clinical Compliance
All students in this program of study are required to meet clinical compliance requirements as directed by the clinical compliance coordinator. These requirements may include a criminal background check, immunization documentation, drug use screenings, and other standards for on-site clinical training.
Admission Requirements
In addition to admission to the college, students must also meet eligibility requirements specific to this program, and only a limited number of students are admitted into a given cohort. If there are more applicants during a cycle than there are available positions in the cohort, eligible applicants will be ranked according to specific criteria and students are admitted or deferred according to that rank.
Locations for Each Cohort
Students admitted in the Spring or Fall will attend in-person lectures and labs on the main campus in Albemarle County, space permitting. They may also be required to attend in-person lectures or labs at the Giuseppe Center in Greene County.
Information Sessions
Information sessions are provided each application cycle for prospective students. The purpose of these sessions is to help students to decide if this program and profession will be right for them, and to walk students through the application and admissions process.
Apply for Admission
Applications are accepted through the Health and Life Sciences Application Portal. Hard copy applications and applications received outside of the portal will not be considered for admission.
Graduation Requirements
For the AAS in Nursing degree, completion of the minimum required 67 credits with a minimum grade of “C” in all general education and nursing courses is required.
Degree Requirements
LPN to RN Bridge Program for Licensed Practical Nurses Program Requirements
Potential Careers
- Registered Nurse (RN)
