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The Licensed Practical Nurse
(LPN) Bridge Program

 

LPNs may be admitted to the second level of the program in the fall semester if they meet the following requirements:

  1. Completion of the admission requirements for the practical nursing (PN) program.

  2. Proof of LPN licensure

  3. Proof of current CPR certification

  4. The following courses must be completed before entry into the LPN Bridge program (these courses may also be completed through credits by exam):

 

Courses
Code Name
Course Name
Credit Hours
SDV 100 College Success Skills
1
BIO 141 Anatomy and Physiology I
4
ENG 111 College Composition I
3
BIO 142 Anatomy and Physiology II
4
ENG 112 College Composition II
3
PSY 230 Developmental Psychology
3
HLT 138 Principles of Nutrition
1
BIO 149* Microbiology for Allied Health
1
NUR 135 Drug Dosage and Calculations
1
Total
21

Summer Semester

Code Name
Course Name
Credit Hours
NUR 115 LPN Transition Course
2
Total
2
Semester 1 (Fall)
Code Name
Course Name
Credit Hours
HUM *** Humanities Elective
3
NUR 205 Introduction to Second Level Nursing
6
NUR 226 Health Assessment
2
Total
11
Semester 2 (Spring)
Code Name
Course Name
Credit Hours
SOC *** Social Science Elective
3
ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications and Concepts
3
NUR 208 Acute Medical Surgical Nursing
6
NUR 254 Dimensions of Professional Nursing
1
Total
13

Total Hours Required for Program: 47


After successful completion of these courses, students will be granted an Associate in Applied Science degree and will be eligible to take the examination for RN Licensure.

*Students who plan to continue their education and ultimately get the baccalaureate degree may wish to substitute BIO 150: Introductory Microbiology (4 credits) in place of BIO 149. 

 

LPNs who have completed the first level of the DSLCC nursing program and who are re-entering the college to complete the RN portion of the program will also need to meet these requirements. Students must have completed a Practical Nursing Certificate before entering this program.

 
 

It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2850). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).