Advance Your Nursing Skills From LPN To RN
Professional Nursing Associate’s Mobility Degree (LPN to ADN Bridge)
In as little as nine months, our Professional Nursing Associate’s Mobility degree can help licensed practical nurses (LPNs) bridge the nursing career they started by providing the education and practical skills required to take the NCLEX-RN exam and become eligible to practice as a registered nurse (RN)*.
Seamless Transfer Policies and Advanced Curriculum
Our LPN to ADN curriculum focuses on developing your advanced clinical and patient-focused interaction skills so you can provide an exceptional patient experience.
Courses are taught by seasoned healthcare practitioners who provide:
- The most updated and effective patient care procedures, so you are immediately productive and successful in your career
- NCLEX-RN exam preparation in all courses from day one so you are prepared to pass your NCLEX-RN and become eligible to practice as an RN
- Career insight into specializations and practices that best fit your career goals
Plus, as a Rasmussen College student, you can complete your clinical requirements at no additional cost.
Learn more about enrolling in our Professional Nursing Associate's Mobility degree (LPN to ADN Bridge)—complete the form on the right and one of our program managers will contact you shortly.
Minnesota Board of Nursing, 2829 University Avenue SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414-3253; Florida Board of Nursing, 4042 Bald Cypress Way, Tallahassee, FL 32399
*Rasmussen College will cover the application fee for each qualified student's first NCLEX-RN exam attempt. Should a student need to take the NCLEX-RN exam more than once to receive a passing score, the student will be responsible for all subsequent exam application fees. Clinical costs such as transportation, parking, time away from work, etc. are not included.
- Approved by the Minnesota and Florida Boards of Nursing
- Application cost of first NCLEX-RN exam included in tuition*
- Accepts previous college credits
- Four start dates each year allow you to start your LPN to ADN Bridge at a time that aligns with your career goals
Professional Nursing Mobility Courses
Your nursing courses will prepare you to perform advanced patient care in healthcare facilities.
- Learn to provide exceptional patient care with professional confidence
- Gain experience in hospitals, home healthcare, clinics, nursing homes and hospice care
- Ability to collaborate and manage care
- Prepare for clinical decision making and care interventions
Sample Course List
Transitions in Nursing
Medical Surgical Nursing Review for LPNs
Pediatric and Maternity Nursing
Leadership in Nursing
Estimated Program Cost
Information presented on our tuition calculator
GRADUATE EMPLOYMENT RATE
Placement Rate Methodology: 85% of March 2011 to December 2011 graduates available for employment were employed in their field of study or continuing their education as of September 30, 2012. This rate includes graduates across all Rasmussen College programs and campuses working in their field of study or continuing their education at Rasmussen College or another institution. This rate does not specify that each graduate was placed by Rasmussen College in their current position; some graduates find jobs on their own while others maintain previously held employment.
Bureau Of Labor Statistics (BLS)
BLS salary data represents national, averaged earnings for the occupations listed and includes workers at all levels of education and experience. This data does not represent starting salaries. Employment conditions in your area may vary.
Tuition Lock
Tuition rate is locked in for continuously enrolled students. A change in the number of credits taken during enrollment in any quarter may lead to different prices if a student moves from part-time to full-time status or vice versa.
Federal And State Grants
Students must meet applicable eligibility requirements for state and federal grant programs—please speak with a financial aid advisor for details.
Time To Complete
Time to complete is dependent on accepted transfer credits and courses completed each quarter.
Credit Transfer
Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny credits based on policies listed in the college catalog.
Corporate Discounts
Discounts may vary by corporate partner and program. Please contact a program manager for more information.
Estimated Potential Earnings
If you invested in your degree and started a career as a , the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states the median yearly salary for this career is . At that rate, your estimated return on investment would be over the course of a lifetime.
A career as a is just one career option you can pursue with your degree. Your income potential can vary based on your specialization or industry, and you should explore all your options to find the career that is right for you.
A Degree Matters
Earning an Associate's or Bachelor's degree—regardless of the field of study—can greatly improve your income potential in today's job market. In fact, according to the BLS, degree holders earn, on average, significantly more than high school diploma holders:
- National Average Lifetime Earnings**
- Unemployment Rate**
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Bachelor's Degree$2,281,0404.9%
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Associate's Degree$1,763,4406.8%
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Some College$1,622,2408.7%
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High School Diploma$1,367,8809.4%
**http://www.census.gov/prod/2011pubs/acs-14.pdf, http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Potential earnings calculated by multiplying median full-time salaries by 40 years http://www.bls.gov/emp/ep_chart_001.htm
Seamless Transfer Policies
Students who have successfully completed a practical nursing program and hold a current MN practical nursing license will receive credit in the mobility program for the following courses through block transfer: NU115 Comprehensive Pharmacology, NU120 Adult Medical Surgical Nursing I, NU125 Clinical Nursing Skills I, NU100 Critical Thinking in Nursing and NU205 Human Nutrition.
Information on transfer policies
Rasmussen College reserves the right to accept or deny transfer credits based upon policies in course catalog.
*Time to complete is dependent on number of credits transferred in and credits taken per quarter.
