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	53 + 19 articulated credits at graduation = 72

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.

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.

See applications for further admission criteria.

*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.

PSC CIVICS - Civics Achievement Exam Hours: 0
COL 100 - Campus Orientation Hours: 0
COL 101 - Falcon Seminar Hours: 1
MTH 110 - Intermediate Algebra Hours: 3 or higher* (Core 42 Mathematical Science )*
NUR 103 - Successful Transitions in Nursing Hours: 4 (offered fall semester only)
ENG 101 - English Comp I Hours: 3
ENG 102 - English Comp II Hours: 3
BIO 206 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lecture & Lab Hours: 4
BIO 207 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lecture & Lab Hours: 5
BIO 205 - Microbiology for Allied Health Hours: 4
PSY 101 - General Psychology Hours: 3
SOC 101 - General Sociology Hours: 3
Core 42 Civics Hours: 3

Prerequisite Notes:

One year High School Chemistry with a “C” or better in the last 5 years will substitute for College Chemistry pre-requisite for Human Anatomy & Physiology.
Two years High School Biology with a “C” or better in the last 5 years will substitute for General Biology pre-requisite for Human Anatomy & Physiology AND Microbiology for Allied Health
East Central College has restructed the course numbering system effective Fall 2017. The proposed plan reflects those changes.

Nursing Program

Spring Semester (10 hours)

NUR 201 - Nursing of Adults/Children II Lecture Hours: 5.5
NUR 202 - Nursing of Adults & Children II Lab Hours: 4.5

Summer Semester

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

Fall Semester (11 hours)

NUR 231 - Nursing Adults & Children III Lecture Hours: 5
NUR 232 - Nursing of Adults & Children III Lab Hours: 5
NUR 291 - Nursing Trends Hours: 1