This large community college system in Houston offers an LVN-to-RN transition program as part of its health sciences department. LVNs entering this five-semester program must have a six months to one year of recent clinical experience; prerequisite courses include English composition, introductory psychology, pharmacology and anatomy/physiology. Courses include human growth and development, mental health nursing, and several clinical courses. This program culminates in an ASN degree.
Houston Community College
1900 Pressler Street
Houston, TX 77030
713-718-7400
hccs.edu
This multiple-campus college in Las Vegas offers an LPN-to-RN bridge in the form of a limited-entry advanced placement into its RN program. Applicants must have or obtain an active nursing license in the state of Nevada. Prerequisite courses include life science, anatomy/physiology, psychology, and college math and English. A qualifying pilot exam is available for applicants whose science prerequisites are older than seven years. This program culminates in an ASN degree, and advance placement candidates can finish the program in about three semesters.
College of Southern Nevada (West Charleston Campus)
6375 W. Charleston Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89146
702-651-5000
csn.edu
Located in Omaha, Nebraska, this school focuses on careers in the medical profession. Its nursing school offers a bachelor-level LPN-to-BSN transition program for active LPNs. The BSN program includes general education (English composition, humanities), support courses (anatomy/physiology, chemistry) and major-specific courses (pharmacology, professional nursing). LPNs get advanced placement by taking two bridge courses to reduce the credit-hour requirements, plus get credit for any general education and support courses that are transferable from other schools.
Clarkson College
101 S. 42nd Street
Omaha, NE 68131
402-552-3100
clarksoncollege.edu
Located in Tacoma, Washington, this college offers an LPN-to-RN bridge program that culminates in a BSN degree. Applicants do not necessarily have to be LPNs, but must be eligible for licensing by having completed an accredited LPN program. Prerequisite courses include two semesters of anatomy/physiology, introductory psychology and introductory microbiology. Coursework includes pharmacology, health assessment, and nursing research and informatics. This program allows LPNs to obtain a bachelor's degree in as little as five semesters.
Pacific Lutheran University
12180 Park Avenue S.
Tacoma, WA 98447
253-531-6900
plu.edu