A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards an associate degree in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN. Credit for the LPN/LVN license shortens the program.
Career outlook
Employers hire ADN-prepared registered nurses to provide and coordinate direct patient care, administer treatments, and educate patients across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings.
Getting in
What University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Entrance examRequired
Minimum GPA2.5
Apply throughSchool application
AAS Nursing (RN) is the ARNEC LPN to RN transition program: 12 months, lectures two evenings a week 3:30 to 8:30 with clinicals about every other weekend. Page says there is a special application and deadline but gives no dates, exam, GPA, or fee.