Advanced Placement for
Licensed Practical Nurses
A one year LPN to RN bridge program is currently in development with an anticipated start date of October 2007. Please continue to visit this site for updates.
Credit by Examination
The LPN may challenge NURS 1101 (Fundamentals of Nursing Practice) and NURS 1111 (Medical-Surgical Nursing 1) by examination. Successful performance on the three components of the examination (theory, clinical laboratory, and mathematics tests) allows the LPN to exempt the first semester and enter the generic Associate Degree curriculum. Admission requirements are the same as for regular Associate Degree students.
Admissions Criteria for Credit by Examination Option
All applicants for the credit by examination option must meet these criteria:
- Be eligible for admission to Darton College and the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
- Have completed a practical nursing program and have one year of current nursing practice.
- Submit a transcript from practical nursing education program.
- Submit evidence of unrestricted LPN licensure.
- Have completed all prerequisite requirements for the entry nursing class.
Responsible Department: Nursing
Contact: Kristie Smith (web representative)
Department Head: Epesy Bryant
Contact: Kristie Smith (web representative)
Department Head: Epesy Bryant
