Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Bridge Program
The Nursing program at WCCCD offers a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Bridge program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. Graduates of the Bridge program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Program requirements include an unencumbered license as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a minimum of 1 year of work experience as an LPN, and specific courses in the nursing major and general education. All Nursing courses are 7 – 7.5 weeks. The Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing care as staff nurses in a variety of health care settings.
What’s the Job Outlook for Nurses?
The employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
As of May 2023, the median annual wage for registered nurses was $86,070.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, June 2024, Registered Nurses
Where is WCCCD’s LPN to RN Bridge Program Offered?
This program is offered at our Ted Scott Campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
(If this Bridge program is limited to Ted Scott only, keep as-is. If additional campuses apply, list them here.)
What are my Transfer Pathway Options?
Transfer pathways help demonstrate how the courses you completed at Wayne County Community College District are a foundation for a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university. WCCCD has transfer pathways (also known as transfer/articulation agreements) that allow for greater acceptance of programs and courses into bachelor’s degree programs.
We have articulation agreements with Eastern Michigan University, Indiana Wesleyan University, and the University of Michigan-Flint for those students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Recommended Course Sequencing
Prerequisite Courses Total: 22 Credits
*BIO 155 is a prerequisite to BIO 240 and BIO 295
- ALH 105 - Medical Math 3 Credit(s)
- ENG 119 - English I 3 Credit(s)
- BIO 155 - Introductory Biology 4 Credit(s)
- BIO 240 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s)
- BIO 250 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s)
- BIO 295 - Microbiology 4 Credit(s)
Semester 1: First 7.5 Weeks
- RNB 200 - PN to RN Transformation Course 3 Credit(s)
- PSY 101 - Introductory Psychology 3 Credit(s)
Semester 3: Second 7.5 Weeks
- RNB 205 - Pediatric Nursing 3 Credit(s)
- RNB 206 - Transitions to Professional Practice 3 Credit(s)
College Degree Required Courses Total: 9 Credits
- PS 101 - American Government 3 Credit(s)
- ENG 120 - English II 3 Credit(s)
- Sociology 3 Credit(s)
Upon acceptance into the LPN to RN Bridge Program, students will receive credit for the following RN program courses: 12 Credits
- NUR 110 - Nursing Foundations 4 Credit(s)
- NUR 112 - Medical Surgical Nursing I 4 Credit(s)
- NUR 118 - Physical Assessment 2 Credit(s)
- NUR 119 - Pharmacology 2 Credit(s)
A.A.S. Program Total: 69 Credits
Note:
• Program total hours include prerequisites and co-requisites.
• Program totals do not include District remedial courses.
• Students must also complete College Degree
• Requirements in order to be eligible for graduation:
- Complete at least 60 credit hours
- A minimum of 15 credit hours of program requirements at WCCCD
- PS 101 American Government (3 credit hours)
- ENG 120 English II (3 credit hours)
- Have a minimum grade point average of 2.0 upon completion
• Students interested in transferring to a 4-year institution are encouraged to take the following courses:
- BIO 252 Pathophysiology (4 credit hours)
- PSY 200 Lifespan Development (3 credit hours)
Students should see an Health Science Advisor for additional information.
