lpn to rn
Program Overview
The LPN to RN Transition Track is an accelerated pathway for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) to become Registered Nurses (RNs).
This pathway equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the nursing profession and prepares you for the NCLEX-RN, the national exam required for RN licensure. The track includes three semesters of coursework combined with credit for prior learning.
Not an LPN? You can enroll in our Associate of Science in Registered Nursing to become an RN or apply to our Practical Nursing Program to become a PN.
WHEN/WHERE: Starts every summer in Opelousas and New Iberia.
DEGREE PLANS:
CLINICALS:
Students will have the opportunity to make clinical rounds at different healthcare settings in the Acadiana area, including acute care facilities, outpatient facilities, home health agencies, and hospice care. Some courses in the program have prerequisites, which must be completed before enrolling in upper-level courses and continuing in the program.
ACCREDITATION
South Louisiana Community College's Associate of Science in Nursing Program has received full approval by the:
Louisiana State Board of Nursing (LSBN)
17373 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Phone: 225-755-7500
Fax: 225-755-7584
e-mail: lsbn@lsbn.state.la.us
The program is also accredited by the:
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate of Science of Nursing (ASN) nursing program is Continuing Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.us/accreditedprograms/programSearch.htm
ACEN requires SoLAcc to report a change in one of the program outcomes, the NCLEX pass rate. The 2023 ASN NCLEX pass rate is 97.8%. Email questions and concerns to Nursing.alliedhealth@solacc.edu
NCLEX-RN Licensure Pass Rate by Calendar Year
| 2016 | 91.3% |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 90.3% |
| 2018 | 100% |
| 2019 | 100% |
| 2020 | 85.1% |
| 2021 | 78.69% |
| 2022 | 80% |
| 2023 | 97.8% |
Program Completion
| 4 semesters (on-time) | 6 semesters(150%) | |
| 2016 | 57.5% | N/A |
| 2017 | 75% | 77.5% |
| 2018 | 77.5% | 77.5% |
| 2019 | 75% | 85% |
| 2020 | 77.4% | 85% |
| 2021 | 82.81% | 85.4% |
| 2022 | 100% | 100% |
| 2023 | 100% | 100% |
Graduate Employment Rate
| 2016 | 100% |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 100% |
| 2018 | 100% |
| 2019 | 100% |
| 2020 | 95.8% |
| 2022 | 95% |
| 2023 | 100% |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
We train nurses who are prepared to accept employment throughout Acadiana. Whether you want to work in a hospital, physician's office, nursing care facility, school, or in home healthcare services, SoLAcc will prepare you for life as a nurse after graduation.
Average salaries:
- RN: $80,760
(Bureau of Labor Statistics, Louisiana Average Salary 2023)
Choose your career pathway with different track options. And once you graduate, you'll get licensed by passing the NCLEX exam. Then, you can begin your career right away, or continue your education to get your Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
FLEXIBLE OPTIONS
In addition, 2+2 pathways offer students the opportunity to complete the first half of a bachelor’s degree program at SoLAcc. After earning an associate degree at SoLAcc, students seamlessly transfer to a partnering university to complete the second half of the chosen pathway, leading to their bachelor’s degree. Students can complete the Associate of Science in Nursing at SoLAcc and transfer into the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Nicholls State University with mininal loss of credits.
financial aid
Students enrolling in this program are eligible for the following financial aid options:
APPLICATION
Are you ready to enroll in our LPN to RN transition program? See below for information you will need to get started.
- All prospective applicants should read the packet in its entirety before applying to the program.
- Download the application and fill it out completely. Incomplete or late applications are not accepted.
- You must be currently taking classes at SoLAcc or complete an application for the ASN program.
- Applications returned through U.S. mail will not be accepted.
- TEAS Entrance Exam within 2 years of applying, with a minimum composite score of 62, and a minimum of 60 in both Math & Science subsections.
CONTACT
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