LPN-to-ADN applicants enter second/spring semester with an active, unencumbered license as a Licensed Practical Nurse. LPN-to-ADN students are required to take the following courses before entering: ACA 122, BIO 168, BIO 169, & PSY 150. Upon meeting all admission requirements, LPN-to-ADN applicants receive credit for NUR 111, NUR 112, and NUR 211 if they completed a state-approved, concept-based Practical Nursing diploma program.
Spring Semester
| Course name |
Prerequisite |
Credit hours |
Contact hours |
Semester offered |
| NUR 214 Nursing Transition Concepts (1st 8 weeks) |
PN diploma & LPN License |
4 |
6 |
Spring |
| NUR 113 Family Health Concepts (2nd 8 weeks) |
NUR 111 |
5 |
9 |
Spring |
Summer Semester
| Course name |
Prerequisite |
Credit hours |
Contact hours |
Semester offered |
| ENG 111 Writing & Inquiry |
Satisfactory placement or ENG 002 (P2). Corequisite ENG 011 may be required. |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| NUR 114 Holistic Health Concepts |
NUR 111 |
5 |
9 |
Summer |
| PSY 241 Developmental Psychology |
PSY 150 |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
Fall Semester
| Course name |
Prerequisite |
Credit hours |
Contact hours |
Semester offered |
| BIO 275 Microbiology |
BIO 110, BIO 111, BIO 163, or BIO 168 |
4 |
6 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| ENG 112 Writing/Research in the Discipline |
ENG 111 |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| NUR 211 Health Care Concepts |
NUR 111 |
5 |
9 |
Fall |
| NUR 212 Health System Concepts |
NUR 111 |
5 |
9 |
Fall |
Spring Semester
| Course name |
Prerequisite |
Credit hours |
Contact hours |
Semester offered |
| Humanities Elective (see list below) |
Varies |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| NUR 213 Complex Health Concepts |
NUR 111, 112, 113, 114, 211, and 212 |
10 |
22 |
Spring |
Humanities Elective - Choose 3 credit hours from the following courses:
| Course name |
Prerequisite |
Credit hours |
Contact hours |
Semester offered |
| ART 111 Art Appreciation |
None |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| HUM 115 Critical Thinking |
Satisfactory Placement or ENG 002 |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| MUS 110 Music Appreciation |
None |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| PHI 215 Philosophical Issues |
ENG 111 |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| PHI 240 Introduction to Ethics |
ENG 111 |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring |
| REL 110 World Religions |
None |
3 |
3 |
Fall, Spring |
| REL 211 Introduction to Old Testament |
None |
3 |
3 |
Fall |
| REL 212 Introduction to New Testament |
None |
3 |
3 |
Spring |
50 Total Semester Credit Hours For Degree
ALL NUR courses must be completed with grade B or better to progress in the program and meet graduation requirements.
