Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - to - Registered Nurse (RN) Summer/Fall Admission
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-to-Registered Nurse (RN) Summer/Fall Admission
The LPN to RN Track of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Degree Program is
a 65 credit hour, selective admission program that consists of one academic year.
Students who successfully complete the program may apply to the Missouri State Board
of Nursing to determine eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination
for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The qualified LPN may begin classes if BMS 267 Human Anatomy, BMS 268 Human Physiology, MTH 130 (or higher) placement, PSY 121 Introductory Psychology and ENG 110 Writing I have been completed. LPNs may begin the nursing program without PSY 121
if permission is obtained from the Nursing Department prior to the start of nursing
courses. Qualified LPNs may receive 15 hours of Advanced Placement Credit for NUR 100 Fundamentals of Nursing and NUR 101 Adult Medical - Surgical Nursing I. Transfer credit for other coursework will be
evaluated by the admissions office. The Nursing Department strongly urges students
to complete any or all of the general education requirements of the ASN degree prior
to the start of nursing courses. The curriculum pathway for students applying for
summer/fall admission is below:
Associate of Science in Nursing Curriculum - LPN-to-RN Summer/Fall Admission
| Semester 1 - Summer |
Credit Hours |
| BIO 210 Elements of Microbiology |
3 |
| Civics: Select three (3) credit hours |
- HST 121 Survey of US History to 1877 OR
- HST 122 US History Since 1877 OR
- PLS 101 American Democracy and Citizenship
|
3 |
| Semester 2 - Fall |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 190 Transitions for the LPN-to-RN |
3 |
| NUR 201 Mental Health Nursing |
3 |
| NUR 212 Nursing Care Across the Life Span |
9 |
| PSY 121 Introductory Psychology (if needed) |
3 |
| Semester 3 - Spring |
Credit Hours |
| NUR 202 Pharmacology |
3 |
| NUR 204 Adult Medical - Surgical Nursing II |
9 |
| NUR 220 Current Trends and Issues in Nursing (capstone course) |
3 |
| Credit Breakdown (65 hours for the ASN): |
Credit Hours |
| Prerequisite Courses |
11 |
| General Education Courses |
9 |
| Advanced Placement Nursing Credit |
15 |
| Nursing Courses |
30 |
| Degree Total: |
65 |
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