Nursing, Advanced Placement
A licensed practical nurse (LPN) who wishes to expand their role in the nursing field can earn an associate degree in nursing through an advanced placement process. This process permits the LPN to receive credit in escrow for certain ADN/NRS courses. Qualified applicants must have graduated from an accredited nursing school and are currently licensed to practice as an LPN. In addition, the LPN must complete the general education prerequisites comparable to the traditional ADN student.
The path for advanced placement begins only in the fall semester after application and acceptance into the program.
The student must declare their desire to proceed as full - or part-time on the AP application. All general courses need to be completed prior to the second year of the ADN program. Sequencing for full-time and part-time ADN students is as follows:
| Semester | Fall | Spring | Fall | Spring |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time second-year ADN sequence | NRS 245 OB (8-weeks) NRS 243 Med Surg (16-weeks) |
NRS 244 PEDS (8-weeks) NRS 246 Mental Health (8-weeks) NRS 247 Transition into Practice (16-weeks) |
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| 12.5 Credits | 12.5 Credits | |||
| Part-time second and third year ADN sequence | NRS 245 OB (8-weeks) |
NRS 244 PEDS (8-weeks) NRS 246 Mental Health (8-weeks) |
NRS 243 Med Surg (16-weeks) |
NRS 247 Transition into Practice (16-weeks) |
| 3.5 Credits | 6.5 Credits | 9 Credits | 6 Credits |