LPN-Bridge Pathway
Are You Already an LPN? Complete the Nursing Program in as Little as 3 Semesters!
If you’re already a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) looking to take your nursing career to the next level, Malcolm X College has the perfect opportunity for you. Our LPN to RN program is designed to streamline your educational journey, allowing you to become a Registered Nurse (RN) in as little as three semesters. We recognize the valuable experience and expertise LPNs bring to the healthcare field, and we’re here to help you bridge the gap to an advanced nursing role. Explore the details below to see how our LPN to RN program can open doors to new career possibilities and professional growth.
LPN-Bridge Pathway to Nursing
The LPN Bridge Pathway is for a Licensed Practical Nurse to become a Registered Nurse.
LPN-Bridge Pathway Pre-requisite Requirements:
- Biology 121 with a "C" (completed within the past 10 years)
- Chemistry 121 with a "C" (completed within the past 10 years)
- English 101 with a "C" or higher
- Math 118 or higher with a "C" or higher
- Biology 226 with a "C" or higher (completed within the past 5 years)
- Biology 227 with a "C" or higher (completed within the past 5 years)
- Microbiology 233 with a "C" or higher (completed within the past 5 years)
- LPN Bridge Applicants must complete all 100-level pre-requisites and at least two of the 200-level science pre-requisites to be considered for the nursing program. One 200-level prerequisite can be completed prior to taking Nursing 210 and Nursing 211. Accepted LPN students must self-enroll in Nursing 102 during the fall semester.
LPN-Bridge Program Courses:
LPN-Bridge students receive prior learning credit for Nursing 101 and begin the nursing program with Nursing 102. The program course sequence is as follows:
Semester 1:
Nursing 102 with a "C" or higher
Semester 2:
Nursing 210 with a "C" or higher
Nursing 211 with a "C" or higher
Semester 3:
Nursing 212 with a "C" or higher
Nursing 213 with a "C" or higher
Nursing 203 with a "C" or higher
