LPN to RN Programs Nashville, TN

There’s no slowing down in the demand for professional nurses to care for patients in acute and long-term care facilities. If you’re already practicing as a licensed practical nurse and considering your career options, the LPN to RN program will help you to take your nursing care to the next level. Registered nurses have a definite advantage as it relates to career opportunities in hospitals and clinics, as many employers expect their staff to have a registered nursing degree. The scope of practice for registered nurses may be wider than that of the licensed practical nurse. The LPN to RN transition program will cover the additional techniques and abilities required for your new role as a registered nurse. There will be an emphasis on the nurse as a leader, communicator, advocate, researcher, and critical thinker. You will also understand the benefit of continuous learning to improve your practice to ensure patient satisfaction. As a LPN with some measure of experience, you’re already on the path to becoming a registered nurse. You’ll complete the requirements in just half the time it will take a new nursing student to complete the registered nursing program. With the transfer of credits, you can complete the transition program and become a registered nurse in 18 months or less.

Nashville State Community College

Licensed practical nurses can obtain the AAS degree through the LPN bridge program offered at Nashville State Community College. New students are admitted through this route once each academic year for the Fall semester. Students will need to complete a 5-week process of assignments to earn 7 Prior Learning Assessments for 1710. The process begins in March and must be completed in April. Upon successful completion, students will be admitted to either the first or second semester. Admission is limited to 8 students per cycle. Graduates will receive an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and be eligible to apply to take the NCLEX for Registered Nurses.

Program Outline
Credit hours: 66 credits
Duration: 4 semesters
Method of instruction: Traditional

General education courses – Introduction to Psychology, English Composition I, Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II

Core courses – Transition to Professional Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing II, Pediatric Nursing, Microbiology, Guided Elective, Humanity Elective, Professional Practice in Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing III, Women’s Health and Childbearing Family

Admission criteria:

  • Apply for admission to NSCC and be in good standing at the time of application for the nursing program
  • Must have a minimum grade C and a GPA of 2.8 or better on prerequisite courses
  • Must take and pass the ATI-TEAS exam with a score of “Proficient”
  • Place the LPN license # on the application – admission will not be granted to LPNs with an unencumbered license
  • Provide proof of one year of work as a practical nurse – verification of employment history is required
  • Provide a professional letter of reference from current or previous employer – must be mailed to Nashville State Community Healthcare Professions Division
  • Complete and pass Kaplan PN Exam
  • Complete a full head to toe assessment checkoff
  • Complete 5 Care Plans – must pass 2 of 5 with a score of 77% or above
  • Complete a satisfactory Dosage Calculation Test

Program Cost:
Tuition and fees cost $211 per credit for in-state students and $534 for out-of-state students for up to 12 credit hours. Hours above 12 are assessed an additional $37/hour for in-state and $107/hour for out-of-state. Fees beyond college tuition and expenses include textbooks, uniforms, nursing pin, nursing lab fee, Kaplan nursing, liability insurance, physical exam, vaccinations, CPR certification course, criminal background check, drug screen, and NCLEX-RN licensing exam.

Website: https://www.nscc.edu/
Address: 120 White Bridge Pk., Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: 615-353-3333
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 88%

Volunteer State Community College

Licensed practical nurses may apply for admission to the Associate of Applied Science degree at Volunteer State Community College but they will earn any credit from the coursework completed in the LPN program. They must complete all the general education, science, and elective courses required for the ADN degree at the time of application. Courses must be completed with a minimum GPA of 3.3. The courses fit with university programs, which gives graduates the option to transition seamlessly to the bachelor of science in nursing. Graduates will be eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX for licensure as a Registered Nurse.

Program Outline
Credit hours: 66 credits (not including transfer credits)
Duration: 15 months

Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:
General education courses – English Composition I, Introductory Statistics, General Psychology, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology

Core courses – Fundamentals of Nursing, Women’s Health and Childbearing Family, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing I, Professional Practice in Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing II, Medical Surgical Nursing III

Admission criteria:

  • Apply for admission to Vol State Community College – must be in good academic standing
  • Must be at least 18 years of age at the program start date
  • Complete the prerequisite courses with a C or better and a minimum prerequisite GPA of 3.3
  • Schedule and take the TEAS test and obtain a minimum of proficient
  • Obtain and complete the official nursing program application and submit by the application deadline
  • Schedule and attend an interview
  • Obtain a negative criminal background check
  • Provide evidence of completing a 10-panel urine drug test
  • Must have current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider
  • Provide proof of medical insurance
  • Submit documentation of immunity to Hepatitis B, MMR, Tdap, annual influenza, TB screening

Program Cost:
Tuition and fees cost $215 per credit hour or $2,202 per semester for completing 12 credit hours. Additional fees associated with the nursing program amount to $6,155 and includes ATI fees, drug screen, background check, BLS certification, medical insurance, nursing pin, uniform, NCLEX exam, shoes, and watch with a second hand.

Website: https://www.volstate.edu/
Address: 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066
Phone: (615) 452-8600
Toll-Free: (888) 335-8722
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 100%

Motlow State Community College

Motlow State Community College offers an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) nursing program that prepares licensed practical nurses to take the National Council Licensure Examination for the Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN). They will complete the requirements for the registered nursing degree in just three semesters. The intensive curriculum emphasizes the application of the nursing core competencies: professional behavior, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring intervention, teaching and learning, collaboration, and managing care of a diverse client population. Students will participate in clinical activities on campus, area hospitals, extended care facilities, and other health and community agencies. More rotations will be scheduled in the college’s 11-county service area, but additional travel may be required occasionally. Graduates will be awarded an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree and may articulate with a baccalaureate program of study.

Program Outline
Credit hours: 66 credits
Duration: 3 semesters
Method of instruction: Traditional

Course titles:

General education courses – Introduction to Psychology, English Composition I, Anatomy and Physiology I, Anatomy and Physiology II

Core courses – Transition to Professional Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing II, Pediatric Nursing, Microbiology, Guided Elective, Humanity Elective, Professional Practice in Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing III, Women’s Health and Childbearing Family

Admission criteria:

  • Be admitted to Motlow State as a degree-seeking student
  • Submit all high school/college transcripts to the Admissions Office by the published deadline
  • Submit an application to the Nursing Program – choose the LPN to RN One Year Track
  • Complete all learning supports before the Nursing Program Application deadline
  • Submit the HESI Transcript from Elsevier – must earn a score of 850 or higher on the HEIS Nursing Fundamentals Exam
  • Must declare Health Sciences as major until accepted into the Nursing Program
  • Must have a GPA of 2.75 or greater on the general education courses
  • Complete BIOL 2010 and BIOL 20202 with a grade C or better before starting the LPN-RN Transition Course
  • Complete ENGL 1010, MATH 1530, and PSYC 1030 before beginning the LPN-RN Transition course
  • Must have graduated from an accredited practical nurse program – provide a scanned copy of LPN license
  • Must attend a Nursing Program Orientation Session upon acceptance

Program Cost:
Tuition and fees cost $211 per credit for in-state students and $534 for out-of-state students for up to 12 credit hours. Hours above 12 are assessed an additional $37/hour for in-state and $107/hour for out-of-state. Costs for books, uniforms, supplies, exam fees, and equipment are not included.

Website: https://www.mscc.edu/index.html
Address: 5002 Motlow College Blvd, Smyrna, TN 37167
Phone: (615) 220-7800
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 87%

Fortis College

Fortis College admits licensed practical nurses as advanced standing students in the Associate of Applied Science degree in nursing program. Through advanced placement, LPNs will complete the requirements in 70 weeks. They will acquire key nursing skills to care for patients in acute and long-term care facilities. The program will include classroom lectures and clinical practice in on campus and at local health care facilities. Some of the required courses may be completed online.  Graduates will be prepared to take the NCLEX to practice as Registered Nurses.

Program Outline
Credit hours: 106 quarter credits
Contact hours: 1500
Duration: 70 instruction weeks
Method of instruction: Hybrid

Course titles:
General education courses – English Composition I, College Mathematics, Introduction to Informatics, Effective Communication, Human Anatomy and Physiology I, Human Anatomy and Physiology II, Microbiology

Core courses – Pharmacology, Foundations of Nursing, Health Assessment, Pediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Medical Surgical Nursing I, Medical Surgical Nursing II, Fundamental of Human Nutrition, Sociology, Human Growth and Development, General Psychology, Transition to Practice, Community Nursing Concepts, Leadership and Management

Admission criteria:

  • Must be a high school graduate or have a recognized equivalent
  • Must be at least 17 years of age or older
  • Must submit a completed application form and all required documents
  • Attend an interview with an admission’s representative
  • Take and pass the Wonderlic SLE with a score of 16 or above
  • Must have a current and unencumbered practical nursing license
  • Pay the enrollment fee and complete all tuition payment requirements
  • Must agree to and sign the Enrollment Agreement
  • Take and pass the HESI A2 exam
  • Must submit to and pass a drug screen
  • Must pass a criminal background check prior to starting the program
  • Provide a valid form of identification with a picture, name and address
  • Must have current Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Certification by the American Heart Association
  • Submit a signed Allied Health and Nursing Program waiver
  • Must complete Hepatitis B immunization in series

Program Cost:
The total cost of the nursing program is $49,484. It includes tuition, enrollment fee, reference books, textbooks, student kit, computer, uniforms, immunizations, background check, drug test, and licensure exam.

Website: https://www.fortis.edu/
Address: 3354 Perimeter Hill Dr,. Suite 105 Nashville, TN 37211
Phone: (615) 320-5917
NCLEX-RN Pass Rate: 87%