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Through Connecticut's articulation plan, LPNs may apply to associate degree or diploma RN programs and seek advanced standing by virtue of their LPN education. Here's how it works:
Hold a current Connecticut LPN license -> Meet admission requirements and be accepted into a nursing program -> Successfully complete the required general education courses of the first year of the nursing program -> Nursing program recommends candidates for enrollment in the on-line LPN Transition Bridge Course -> After successful completion of the 3-credit bridge course, candidates take the 1-credit school-based transition course.
Once this process is completed, the LPN/RN student will receive 12 to 16 advanced placement credits in nursing and progress directly to the third semester of the nursing program.
Keep in mind that each nursing program has its own definitions of "successful completion" such as minimum course grades and grade point averages. Start this process by contacting the nursing program at the school(s) in which you are interested, where you can get help mapping out your education plan.
Click here for information about RN associate degree programs.
Click here for information about RN diploma program
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