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2016-2017 Catalog 
    
2016-2017 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

LPN Option leading to Nursing (RN), AAS


LPN to RN Bridge - Associate of Applied Science

This program of study is a sample plan for a full-time student; part-time study is also available prior to program admission.  All academic schedules are subject to change.

Campus Offered Credits Required
ECC-Rolla 57 + 19 articulated credits at graduation = 76

Additional Information
In order to achieve success in this program, a student can expect to spend a minimum of 20-30 hours per week, outside of class, studying and preparing for class and clinical
experiences. Some examples include: practicing skills in the lab, preparing for clinical assignments, studying for exams, preparing for class, developing written assignments
and presentations.

Additional Recommended Courses

NOTE: FRCC and RTC Graduate- Through December, 2017, Human Growth and Development will be articulated for ECC credit if enrolled in the ECC Nursing Program within three years of LPN graduation and transcripted at the successful completion of the nursing program.

ALL Science courses MUST be no more than 5 years old with a grade of “C” or better.

ALL General education courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.

*Effective for students entering the January, 2018 nursing class.

Program of Study


(effective for LPN to RN Bridge entrants January 2015 or later)

The nursing program is a full-time course of study. THIS IS A SUGGESTED PLAN OF STUDY BASED ON COLLEGE READINESS/PLACEMENT SCORES. The complete nursing curriculum can be found in the ECC Registered Nursing application.

Prerequisites/General Education (36 hours)


East Central College requires the following general education courses for an Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing. It is the responsibility of each applicant to COMPLETE these course requirements PRIOR to beginning the nursing program.

Nursing Program


Summer Semester


No formal coursework.  Students will be required to complete an established remediation plan.