LPN TO RN ACCELERATED PROGRAM GENERAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
This is a fast paced program for LPN's who wish to further their education to become an RN. The classes will begin in Spring semester each year and continue for three consecutive semesters, until the end of Fall semester.
To be eligible for admission to this program, you must meet the admission criteria for both Section A and Section B as listed below. Section B is required for final acceptance.
Section A
- Final acceptance to Gordon College
- Exemption from or completion of all Learning Support classes
- Completion of Nursing Program application
- Minimum grade of 2.0 (C) in each core course required in the nursing curriculum.
- Minimum overall GPA of 2.0 on all work attempted
- Completion of all core curriculum required by the Nursing Program
- Have a minimum of one year of practice as a Licenced Practical Nurse
- Hold a current Georgia license as a Licenced Practical Nurse
Section B
- Successful completion of Admission Test
- Successful completion of Dosage Calculation Test
- Successful completion of Skills (lab) Test
Application deadline is September 7th. Provisional acceptance will be granted before the Admissions Test, Dosage Calculation Test, and Skills Test will be scheduled. Final acceptance will occur after successful completion of all three tests.
Any student who was previously in the Gordon College Nursing Program who was not successful after the first attempt but has subsequently become an LPN and meets the above criteria is eligible to apply for this program.
LPN TO RN Accelerated Program Planned Classes
| Semester I - Spring Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 1902 | (4-12-8) | 8 hours |
| Nursing 1922 | (2-3-3) | 3 hours |
| Total hours | 11 hours | |
| Semester II - Summer Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 2903 | (4-12-8) | 8 hours |
| Nursing 2991 | (2-0-2) | 2 hours |
| Total hours | 10 hours | |
| Semester III - Fall Semester | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nursing 2904 | (3-18-9) | 9 hours |
| Nursing 2992 | (2-0-2) | 2 hours |
| Total hours | 11 hours | |
NOTE: ADMISSION TO THE NURSING PROGRAM IS SELECTIVE AND COMPETITIVE. APPLICANTS WITH THE STRONGEST CREDENTIALS WILL BE ACCEPTED FIRST AND OTHERS ON A SPACE AVAILABLE BASIS. TO BE ADMITTED TO THE PROGRAM, YOU MUST RECEIVE A LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE FROM THE NURSING DEPARTMENT.