LPN to ADN Advanced Placement

Semester Sequence

Students must have completed the Practical Nursing Certificate  or its equivalent to be selected into this Advanced Placement program. Students must complete any General Education courses that were not part of their Practical Nursing program, at CCBC or elsewhere. They are strongly encouraged to take these classes prior to applying to the Advanced Placement program. Once in the program, the courses must be completed in the sequence shown.

Prerequisites - 22 Credits

Several Prerequisite courses also fulfill General Education requirements. Students must complete all courses with a C or better.

• BIOL 110 - Biology I: Molecular and Cells 4 Credit(s). **
• BIOL 220 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit(s).
• BIOL 221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit(s).
• BIOL 230 - Microbiology 4 Credit(s).
• PSYC 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3 Credit(s).
• PSYC 103 - Principles of Human Growth and Development 3 Credit(s).

General Education Requirements and Electives - 12 Credits

Program Requirements and Electives - 36 Credits

Total Number of Credits Required for Degree: 70*

Notes

*Credit students who are new to college (no successfully completed college coursework at other institutions) are required to take ACDV 101  in the first semester at CCBC. This is a 1-credit class, and it does not count towards the number of credits required for a degree or certificate. Students are required to provide an official transcript(s) to document successful completion of college coursework at another institution(s) for this requirement to be waived.

**BIOL 110  is a General Education course and is a pre-requisite for BIOL 220  and BIOL 230 . The option to challenge or receive a waiver for BIOL 110  can be requested through the Biology Department. (Different programs within the School of Health Professions have different Biology requirements; these are noted in each specific program of study.

Program Description

The LPN to ADN Advanced Placement option offers a unique opportunity for qualified licensed practical nurses to enter the associate degree nursing program with advanced standing once admission and general education requirements have been met. 

A seven-credit LPN/ADN Transition course is offered to qualified LPN’s.  An LPN who earns a grade of C or higher in this course and completes the prerequisite and general education courses, is able to enter the CCBC Nursing Program with advanced standing and receive academic credit for the first year of the nursing program. 

School of Health Professions Policies

Students in the School of Health Professions are expected to conduct themselves according to an honor code; exhibit professional behavior; communicate effectively in English; provide proof of health insurance, immunizations, and a tuberculosis (TB) test; and submit to a criminal background check and random drug testing. Students are expected to pay the costs associated with these requirements.

Admission

Effective January 5, 2015, applications for all School of Health Professions programs, except Dental Hygiene and Physician Assistant, are processed in a new Central Application Service called CCBC CAS. The link to the CAS and the application instructions are located in the program admissions packet at the School of Health Professions website. You will need a CCBC student ID number and a CCBC student account password to complete the application. If you have questions about the CCBC CAS process, contact the School of Health Professions Admissions Office at (443) 840-1989 or read the FAQ selections at the bottom of each page inside the CAS application.

• Current Maryland licensure as an LPN
• Six (6) months of clinical experience as an LPN. 

Application Deadlines

Admission into the LPN to ADN Transition course is competitive.Selective admission applications should be completed by May 31 for consideration for the fall semester. Applicants must have a minimum of six (6) months clinical experience as a LPN.

Program Outcomes

Students who progress from LPN to ADN will meet the Program Outcomes for the Registered Nursing Program.

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