LPN - RN Articulation

LPN - RN Articulation

The  LPN to ADN Articulation option is to facilitate continuing educational progression for LPN’s through the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program. Articulation recognizes a common core of knowledge and psychomotor skills existent within each nursing program and establishes a mechanism for the practical nurse to achieve educational mobility. The LPN to ADN Articulation option is a cooperative effort between the programs in response to continuing education and the increased need for registered nurses.

All LPN's interested in this option must complete NAD 180 prior to entering the program.  NAD 180 is a transition course which provides for the following:

• Validates prior learning
• Updates and enhances student’s knowledge
• Begins the process of role transition
• Prepares students for placement in the RN program

Students must successfully pass the transition course with a "C" or better to be eligible for admission selection to the 2nd year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

ARTICULATION ELIGIBILITY

Be a graduate of an Illinois approved Practical Nursing Program with a “C” or better within the last 7 years with a current unrestricted LPN license. Graduates of the Carl Sandburg College LPN program who qualify are given preference for admission selection.   Applicants over the seven (7) year limit will be considered on an individual basis after meeting with the Associate Dean of Nursing.

• Must be accepted for admission to Carl Sandburg College.
• Must meet with a Nursing Advisor.
• Complete NAD 180  with a "C" or better within the last 2 years.
• LPN-RN applicants must meet all current Associate Degree Nursing admission requirements.
• See” Selective Admission” and “Admission Point Count” for the Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Availability of space and resources will determine the number of students accepted.