Licensed practical nurses have applicable knowledge and experiences that can translate to advanced standing credit in Associate Degree in Nursing programs. LPN-to-RN bridge programs are designed to give practical nurses a smooth transition to a registered nursing degree and practice as a registered nurse. If you hold a current and unrestricted license to practice in the United States, you can be awarded as much as 20 credit hours based on an evaluation on your prior education and experience in the … Read the rest