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Practical Nurse to Associate Degree Nurse Articulation Plan
Students who have completed their LPN training at another facility, or NCCC LPN graduates who have been out of the program for more than one year are required to complete the Articulation Plan. Nursing Articulation [pdf.]
**Please click on the LINKS below for Step by Step Instructions for our Nursing Program**
Bridge Information Booklet
Bridge To-Do-List
Bridge Application
Applicants must:
- Meet program admission requirements.
- Take the ATI LPN Step Assessment (comparable to the LPN Comprehensive Review-any PN/RN comprehensive review book will work as a study guide for this exam) and to score above the National Mean is highly recommended.
- Pass a medication calculation proficiency examination. The exam may be given a total of three times and MUST pass with a 95% score or greater by the third attempt.
- Be a gradute of a PN program and hold a current LPN license.
- Have completed with a "C" or better all the Level I general education courses within the time limits set by NCCC.
- Successfully complete with a "C" or better the Introduction to Associate Degree Nursing [Bridge] course at NCCC. (Bridge-Hybrid Online course is offered in the summer only.)
After successfully completing the Bridge course in nursing at NCCC, applicant may transfer in/be awarded credit equivalent to NCCC’s Level I nursing hours (28).
Upon completion of the Bridge course the student must enter Level II of the nursing program within two years. (Students not successfully completing the Bridge course may be considered for readmission one time only.)
For more information see the Nursing Admissions.
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