LPN to RN Programs Charlotte, NC

The ADN pathway to nursing may be your next step if you’re looking to expand your scope of practice beyond that of a licensed nurse practitioner. It offers a two-year undergraduate experience – and as a licensed practical nurse, you may be able to complete the requirements for practice as a registered nurse in just 2 to 3 semesters. LPN-to-ADN programs provide a seamless transition to the registered nursing degree, are affordable, and are time-saving. The absence of liberal arts courses is part of what reduces the completion time. It will grant you the eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Exam to practice as a Registered Nurse. The training also provides a foundation for the transition to the bachelor of science degree through another bridge program, known as the RN to BSN program.

South Piedmont Community College

Licensed practical nurses seeking entry to the Associate Degree in Nursing program at SPCC will have the CNA and chemistry requirements waived in the admissions process. The state-approved program includes didactic as well as hands-on instruction to prepare students for licnese and entry-level practice as a registered nurse. Course work will emphasize effective personal and professional communication, patient care skills, calculation and administration of medication, the role of informatics in the formulation of evidence based clinical judgment, educating patients and families, management of individual healthcare based on cost effectiveness, quality improvement, and current technologies, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary health care team. Graduates will be prepared to apply to sit for the NCLEX to become a Registered Nurse.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 73 credits

Duration: 2 years

Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

General education courses – Writing and Inquiry, Writing/Research in the Discipline or Professional Research & Reporting, General Psychology, Developmental Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physical II, Microbiology, Art Appreciation or Art History Survey I, Introduction to Computers

Core courses – Introduction to Health Concepts, Intro to Health Concepts Lab, Health Illness Concepts (Lecture and Lab), Holistic Health Concepts (Lecture and Lab), Family Health Concepts, Health Care Concepts, Health Systems Concepts

Admission criteria:

  • Complete the requirements for general admission to SPCC – must be completed within one year of applying for the nursing program
  • Submit official high school transcripts or equivalent
  • Submit official college transcripts for all colleges listed on the application – required even for courses that will not apply to the program
  • Take the placement test if deemed necessary after evaluation of the transcript
  • Attend a mandatory Nursing Information Session to obtain the Phase II application document
  • Must be eligible to take ENG 111 and BIO 168
  • Must have completed high-school or college-level biology with a grade C or higher
  • Complete all the required general education courses listed on the AND curriculum map with a grade C or better and a GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Provide current LPN certification to have the chemistry and CNA requirements waived
  • Achieve a minimum score of 65 on the ATI TEAS test

Program Cost:

The total estimated cost of the program for in-state students is $10,516.40 and $24,532 for out-of-state students. The cost includes tuition, technology fee, student insurance, campus parking, student activity fee, textbooks, health course fee, uniforms, watch with second hand, liability insurance, TB skin test, assessment fees, graduation fees, and licensure fee.

  • Website: https://spcc.edu/
  • Address: 3509 Old Charlotte Highway, Monroe, NC 28110
  • Phone: 704-290-5100
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 94.74%

ECPI University

The Associate Degree in Nursing education program at ECPI will consider prior coursework from current licensed practical nurses as long as the student achieved a B or better as the final grade. The LPN education must have been completed within two years of the application being made for admission to the ADN program. Candidates will need to complete the LPN to RN Transition Orientation course and must be able to meet the minimal level of essential functional abilities required to practice a nurse. Once enrolled, LPNs will receive the educational opportunities to practice as a registered nurse and continue their education to the BSN or graduate nursing degrees. The program is approved by the State Board of Nursing but does not have its own distinct accredited by a national nursing education body. Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN at a discounted rate through vouchers provided by the University. Day and evening classes are available for all students. Classes meet 4 to 5 days a week. Admission is on a selective and competitive basis.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 71 credits

Duration: 18 months

Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

General education courses – Anatomy and Physiology I w/Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology I with Terminology Lab, Anatomy and Physiology II with Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab, College Composition, College Algebra, Culture and Diversity, Introduction to Psychology

Core courses – Dosage Calculations for Professional Nursing, Pharmacology, Concepts of Nursing I, Concepts of Nursing II, Concepts of Nursing III, Pathophysiology, Mental Health Nursing, Maternal/Newborn Nursing, Parent/Child Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing I, Medical Surgical Nursing II, Acute Care Nursing, Dimensions of Nursing I, Dimensions of Nursing II

Admission criteria:

  • Take and pass the Admission Assessment – TEAS with minimum scores – Reading – 85, Math -51, English – 60, Science – 55
  • Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.5 for the last college attended (high school GPA will be accepted if no college has been attended)
  • Provide official high school or GED transcripts as well as official college transcripts for college-level course work
  • Submit proof of relevant work history – i.e. practical nursing
  • Provide copy of LPN licensure
  • Submit an entrance essay on one of the following: 1. Academic Integrity 2. The Art of Caring 3. Managing College/Life Balance
  • Graduates of ECPI Practical Nursing program who hold a current and unencumbered license will not have to complete the above steps – admission is subject to space availability
  • Submit to a criminal background check and drug screen
  • Must be able to meet the minimal essential function abilities required to practice nursing

Program Cost:

Tuition costs $9,900 per semester for full-time students (12 to 18 credits). Students must budget for additional expenses to cover textbooks, uniforms, and supplies.

  • Website: https://www.ecpi.edu/
  • Address: 4800 Airport Center Parkway #100, Charlotte, North Carolina, 28208
  • Phone: 704-751-4558
  • Toll-Free: 844-611-0624
  • Fax: 704-399-9144
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 88.46%

Gaston College

Licensed Practical Nurses may apply to the Associate Degree Nursing program at Gaston College without completing a state-approved NA I course. They will build on their existing knowledge and skills to provide quality and safe care as a registered nurse. The ADN curriculum builds on the domains of healthcare, nursing practice, and the holistic individual. Students will acquire professional practice behaviors, communication and professionalism skills, concepts for caring interventions, and teaching skills to educate individuals and families. Graduates will be prepared for success on the NCLEX for registered nurses.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 71 credits

Duration: 2 years

Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

General education courses – College Transfer Success, Anatomy and Physiology I, Writing and Inquiry, Anatomy and Physiology II, General Psychology, Writing/Research in the Disc or Professional Research & Reporting, Developmental Psychology, Microbiology

Core courses – Introduction to Health Concepts, Health Illness Concepts, Health Care Concepts, Holistic Health Concepts, Family Health Concepts, Health System Concepts, Complex Health Concepts, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Admission criteria:

  • Meet all the requirements for general admission to Gaston College
  • Complete the Residency Determination for in-state tuition
  • Meet with an advisor and/or attend an information session
  • Submit official high school and college (if applicable) transcripts
  • Provide documents as proof of meeting the placement requirements
  • Demonstrate readiness for college-level reading and math – high school GPA of 2.8 or higher, associate or bachelor’s degree, or satisfactory ACT, SAT, GED, COMPASS, ASSET or ACCUPLACER scores
  • Submit an application to the Associate Degree Nursing program
  • Attend an ADN information session
  • Take and pass the ATI TEAS with a composite score of 65 or higher – official scores must be submitted to Gaston College via the testing company
  • Must have a minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on college-level coursework
  • Submit a copy of current, unencumbered LPN license to have the CNA I requirements waived
  • Complete the general education courses with a minimum grade C
  • Participate in a nursing interview with the Nursing Department Admission, Progression, and Graduation Committee
  • Complete the Health and Human Services Student Medical form indicating satisfactory health
  • Must have current Adult, Infant, and Child CPR (BLS Healthcare Provider) certification through American Heart Association
  • Complete a criminal background check and urine drug testing
  • Provide proof of immunizations
  • Must have professional liability insurance

Program Cost:

The total estimated cost of the program is $11,567.50. The cost includes tuition, physical examination, immunizations, lab fees, technology fee, malpractice insurance, textbooks, ATI testing package, uniforms, nursing lab kit, graduation fee, ADN pin, and NCLEX fee.

  • Website: https://www.gaston.edu/
  • Address: 201 Highway U.S. 321 S, Dallas, NC 28034
  • Phone: 704-922-6200
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 93.46%

Stanly Community College

Licensed practical nurses may enroll in the Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree Nursing program to meet the diverse and changing healthcare needs of the community and promote health. Faculty will facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to function as an entry-level nurse highlighting the three nursing roles – the nurse as a provider of care, manager of care, and member within the discipline. Theory and hands-on activities will aid the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills that can be applied in a real-world setting. Graduates of this program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 69 credits (including transfer credits 30)

Duration: 2 years

Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

General education courses – College Transfer Success, Anatomy and Physiology I, Writing and Inquiry, Anatomy and Physiology II, General Psychology, Writing/Research in the Disc or Professional Research & Reporting, Developmental Psychology, Microbiology

Core courses – Introduction to Health Concepts, Health Illness Concepts, Health Care Concepts, Holistic Health Concepts, Family Health Concepts, Health System Concepts, Complex Health Concepts

Admission criteria:

  • Meet all the requirements for general admission to Stanly Community College
  • Submit a completed CFNC SCC Application by choosing the Allied Health Applicants enrollment
  • Submit an intent to apply to the nursing program
  • Submit an official high school transcript and official post-secondary transcripts for all institutions attended
  • Must have completed high school biology, algebra, math, and chemistry with a grade of C or higher. Credit will be given for BIO completed within the last 10 years
  • Submit evidence of biology, math, and chemistry with a grade C or higher
  • Demonstrate college readiness. Must be able to enroll in ENG 111 and MAT 143 without a corequisite
  • Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on all college-level courses
  • Take and pass the TEAS with a minimum score of 650
  • Must complete HUM 115 (critical thinking) at SCC the summer prior to fall admission
  • Submit a completed SCC medical form. It must be completed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse practitioner
  • Must have valid CPR for the Healthcare Provider endorsed by the American Heart Association
  • Submit proof of LPN licensure
  • Attend a Nursing Orientation held by nursing faculty
  • Complete a criminal background check and drug screen after receiving notification of acceptance

Program Cost:

The cost of the program is $8,831 if completed in the normal time. There will be additional costs for books, fees, and supplies.

  • Website: https://www.stanly.edu/
  • Address: 141 College Drive, Albemarle, NC 28001-7458
  • Phone: (704) 982-0121
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 90.63%

Central Piedmont Community College – Central Campus

Licensed practical nurses who enroll in the nursing program at Central Piedmont Community College will receive an Associate in Applied Science Degree upon completion of the program. The comprehensive curriculum will provide LPNs with knowledge, skills, and strategies to provide and quality nursing care in a dynamic environment to impact health, quality of life, and potential achievement. Theory and practical instruction will emphasize the role of the nurse a member of the interdisciplinary team, the provision of safe, individualized care, and the use of evidence-based practice, quality improvement, and informatics. Graduates will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to practice as a Registered Nurse.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 69

Duration: 2 years

Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

General education courses – Writing and Inquiry, Professional Research and Reporting, General Psychology, Anatomy and Physiology I, Quantitative Literacy or Pre-calculus Algebra

Core courses – Introduction to Health Concepts, Health Illness Concepts, Health Care Concepts, Holistic Health Concepts, Family Health Concepts, Health System Concepts, Complex Health Concepts, Anatomy and Physiology II, Development Psychology

Admission criteria:

  • Complete the CPCC Admission Application
  • Submit high school transcripts and any college transcripts to CPCC Admissions, Records, and Registration
  • Meet with college counselors
  • Submit a completed application to the nursing program
  • Take and pass the ATI TEAS and earn a minimum score of 80% in reading, 70% math, and an Adjusted Individual Total Score of 74%
  • Must have current licensure as an LPN to skip the CNA requirement
  • Submit the results of a North Carolina and national criminal background check
  • Complete a medical exam, drug screen, and record of immunizations
  • Submit be at least 18 years to complete clinical education requirements

Program Cost:

The total program cost of $11,815.40 for in-state students and $25,063.40 for out-of-state students includes tuition for general education and nursing courses, TEAS, textbooks, activity fee, lab fee, technology fee, parking, computer technology fee, liability insurance, health insurance, CastleBranch, physical exam, immunizations, uniforms, graduation fee, and NCLEX application fee. The program is eligible for financial aid.

  • Website: https://www.cpcc.edu/
  • Address: 1141 Elizabeth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28235
  • Phone: 704-330-2722
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 98.04%

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences

Licensed practical nurses who enroll in the Associate Degree Nursing program at Cabarrus College of Health Sciences will be immersed in the professional healthcare environment from day one. They will obtain a waiver for the Nurse Aide requirement with the presentation of a current, unencumbered LPN license. Students will learn theoretical concepts in the classroom, followed by comprehensive skills development workshops in the school’s state-of-the-art labs. As part of the nation’s largest and most innovative healthcare systems, Cabarrus can still provide individualized instruction by maintaining small classes and a 6:1 student-to-faculty ration. Clinical experiences commence in the first semester and continues until the end of the program. Graduates will be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX-RN.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 72

Duration: 2 years

Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

General education courses – Medical Terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, General Psychology, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Math Elective, English Composition I, Principles of Microbiology

Core courses – Introduction to Professional Nursing, Foundations in Nursing Health Promotion, Foundations in Nursing -Chronic Conditions, Foundations in Nursing Mental Health, Human Growth and Development, Application of Nutrition in Nursing, Application of Pharmacology in Nursing, Foundations in Nursing – Family Health, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective, Transition to Professional Practice, Foundations in Nursing – Acute Illness

Admission criteria:

  • Submit a completed application for admission to Cabarrus College and pay the nonrefundable application fee
  • Must be a US Citizen or a permanent resident of the US
  • Submit references from persons confirming academic or professional competence
  • Submit an essay explaining interest in the nursing program at Cabarrus College
  • Submit official high school transcripts or GED certificate
  • Submit official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended
  • Must have completed high school or college-level algebra, geometry, biology, and/or chemistry with a grade C or better
  • SAT or ACT scores meeting the minimum requirements
  • Submit a signed Consumer Release form with non-refundable fee
  • Provide documentation of the required immunizations – Tdap, MMR, Hepatitis B, 2-step TB
  • Must have and maintain health insurance throughout the program
  • Complete the Physical and Emotional Health Assessment form. A healthcare provider must indicate the candidate is physically and emotionally capable of completing the program
  • Must have and maintain Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers/BLS Provider throughout the program
  • Obtain a negative 12-panel drug screen conducted by a certified lab
  • Pass a criminal background check

Program Cost:

Tuition costs $6,527 per semester for 12 to 16 credits or $4,553 per semester for 7 to 11 credits. The costs for fees, textbooks, uniforms, and supplies are not included.

Mitchell Community College

Licensed practical nurses seeking transfer credit to the Associate Degree Nursing program at Mitchell College must have a current and unencumbered license to practice. Admission will be based on the outcome of a transcript evaluation and subject to space availability. The program is approved by the state and includes a didactic component that may be delivered in-person and via live sessions online. The hands-on lab experiences will be conducted on campus. Clinical rotations will take place at local health care facilities and may be scheduled during the day, evenings, or weekends. Program graduates will be eligible to apply to the Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX-RN to become a Registered Nurse.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 72

Duration: 2 years

Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

General education courses – Microbiology, Writing and Inquiry, Writing/Research in the Disciplines or Professional Research and Reporting, General Psychology, and Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Core courses – Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Introduction to Health Concepts, Health Illness Concepts, Family Health Concepts, Holistic Health Concepts, Pharmacology, Health Care Concepts, Health System Concepts, Complex Health Concepts, Developmental Psychology

Admission criteria:

  • Must be admitted to Mitchell Community College
  • Submit official high school and college (if applicable) transcripts to the Admissions Department
  • Complete the general education courses with a grade C or better and a minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Take the placement tests and complete any required remediation
  • Meet with a pre-nursing advisor
  • Take and pass the ATI TEAS – a minimum adjusted individual test score of 68 percent is required
  • Must have a current and unencumbered license to practice as an LPN to skip the Nurse Aide requirement
  • Must have up-to-date immunizations– 2 MMR, 2 varicella, Tdap, 2-step TB skin test, annual influenza, and hepatitis B immunization
  • Must have a valid CPR for Healthcare Providers card from American Heart Association
  • Complete a satisfactory background check and drug screen

Program Cost:

The estimated total program cost of $9,000 for in-state students includes student activity fee, student access fee, technology fee, accident insurance fee, Kaplan Nursing, lab, liability insurance, books, nursing kit, Castlebranch background and drug screen, and professional uniform.

  • Website: https://mitchellcc.edu/
  • Address: 500 W. Broad Street, Statesville, NC 28677
  • Phone: (704) 878-3302
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 86.00%

Catawba Valley Community College

CVCC offers an LPN-RN Bridge Nursing degree designed for licensed practical nurses who have graduated from a regionally accredited nursing school and have an unrestricted NC LPN license. Licensed practical nurses entering through this route will receive transfer credit that will enable them to complete the requirements for a registered nursing degree in just two semesters. While the general education courses may be taken separately at another regionally accredited institution, it will not shorten the time to complete the course. Some of the courses will be delivered online so students must have a working computer and access to the internet. Course delivery times vary and may be in the evenings and on weekends. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the national licensure exam (NCLEX) for RNs. The Board may deny licensure based on the outcome of a criminal background check.

Program Outline

Semester credits: 70 (including 35 transfer credits)

Duration: 2 semesters

Method of instruction: Hybrid

Course titles:

General education courses – Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II, Writing and Inquiry, Writing/Research in the Disciplines or Professional Research and Reporting, General Psychology, Humanities/Fine Arts Elective

Core courses – Microbiology, Intro to Health Concepts, Health Illness Concepts, Family Health Concepts, Holistic Health Concepts, Health Care Concepts, Health System Concepts, Complex Health Concepts, and Developmental Psychology

Admission criteria:

  • Submit a completed application for admission to Catawba Valley Community College indicating LPN to RN Bridge as the intended major
  • Submit official high school and college transcripts to be sent to CVCC Records in a sealed envelope
  • Complete the prerequisite courses with a grade C or better before applying to the program – Anatomy and Physiology I and II, Writing and Inquiry, Practical Nursing I, II, and II, General Psychology
  • Must have earned a college GPA of 2.0 or higher
  • Must have an unrestricted NC Practical Nursing License
  • Submit employment verification documentation for full-time or part-time employment as a licensed nursing practitioner
  • Attend a Mandatory Information Session
  • Provide validation of satisfactory physical and emotional health and current immunizations – 2 MMR, 2 Varicella, Tdap, 2-step TB skin test, annual influenza, and hepatitis B immunization
  • Must hold current CPR certification by the American Heart Association at the BLS Provider level
  • Take the AI NCLEX-PN Comprehensive Exam at CVCC
  • Complete a satisfactory background check and drug screen
  • Complete a required NWAHEC Consortium Core Orientation power point presentation and submit the signed Certificate of Completion

Program Cost:

Tuition costs approximately $3,200 in total based on 35 semester credit hours. The cost of textbooks, classroom supplies, uniforms, malpractice insurance, accident insurance, and fees will bring the total program cost of approximately $5,500.

  • Website: https://www.cvcc.edu/
  • Address: 2550 US Hwy 70 SE, Hickory, NC
  • Phone: 828-327-7000
  • NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 78.00%

 

 

 

Crystal is a certified Registered Nurse (RN) with a passion for writing about nursing education. Through her articles, Crystal shares insights and tips to help fellow nurses enhance their skills and stay updated with the latest developments in the field. With a focus on practical advice and relevant topics, Crystal's writing is a valuable resource for nursing professionals seeking to advance their careers.