LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement Option

Riverside is proud to offer:

• A program leading to either a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN© (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses)
• The Bachelor program is available as a full-time day option consisting of four 16-week semesters in addition to specific college-level prerequisite pre-admission courses - occasional evening or weekend hours may be required (2 academic years)
• The associate degree option is a full-time Evening/Weekend schedule consisting of three 23- week semesters in addition to specific college-level prerequisite pre-admission courses - occasional day hours may be required (1.5 academic years)
• Theoretical instruction integrated with laboratory simulations and clinical experience
• Hands-on clinical experience in our modern medical center and a variety of affiliated clinical sites
• Financial aid for students who qualify
• Association with Riverside Health Career Planning services for current students and alumni

LPN-to-RN Requirements

• Applicants must meet all admissions and general education course requirements of the Professional
  Nursing Program to which they are applying - AAS or BSN as applicable. See the Professional Nursing program page for pre- and corequisite course requirements
• Applicants must have been employed as an LPN for at least one year within five years prior to
  application.
• Applicants must achieve a minimum of 80% on a preadmission, faculty-prepared nursing content test.
• Applicants must attend mandatory orientation session.
• Validation of clinical competencies may be required at the discretion of the Program Director.
• Applicants must be licensed to practice in Virginia or a licensure compact state. Proof of a current, unencumbered LPN license is required.
• Accepted LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement (AP) students will be awarded 90 clinical hours and 17 semester credits (BSN), or 16 semester credits (AAS) for prior Practical Nursing education and current licensure.

 

Pre-Admission Testing Requirements

ATI TEAS Suggested Score: 66.1% or higher

Average Accepted TEAS Score: 74.6%

Skills Test: Achieve a minimum score of 80 percent on a faculty-prepared test based on the content of the first level courses of the Professional Nursing Program.

Validation of clinical competency in areas previously mastered may be required at the discretion of the Program Director.

 

Recommendations

Cumulative College-level GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended due to the competitive nature of admissions.

Average Accepted GPA: 3.20

Documentation of previous healthcare experience (including volunteer hours) is recommended.

 

Other Requirements

• The applicant must graduate from an accredited high school with a GPA of 2.0 or higher or have earned a high school equivalency (GED) certificate.
• A cumulative College-level GPA of 3.0 or better is recommended due to the competitive nature of admissions.
• Documentation of previous healthcare experience (including volunteer hours) is recommended.
• All admitted students are required to attend a mandatory orientation session.
• Validation of clinical competency in areas previously mastered may be required at the discretion of the Program Director.

Program Summary - LPN-to-RN (BSN)

General Education Prerequisites: 51 credit hours

RCHS Program Hours - Theory: 47.5 credit hours

RCHS Program Hours - Skills Lab: 4.5 credits

RCHS Program Hours - Clinical: 17 credit hours

Accepted BSN LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement (AP) students will be awarded 90 clinical hours and 17 semester credits (BSN) for prior Practical Nursing education and current licensure.

Program Summary - LPN-to-RN (AAS)

General Education Prerequisites: 22 credit hours

RCHS Program Hours - Theory: 33 credit hours

RCHS Program Hours - Skills Lab: 3.5 credits

RCHS Program Hours - Clinical: 14.5 credit hours

Accepted AAS LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement (AP) students will be awarded 90 clinical hours and 16 semester credits (AAS) for prior Practical Nursing education and current licensure.

PROGRAM APPROVED BY:

• Virginia Board of Nursing Perimeter Center
  9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
  Henrico, VA 23233-1463
  804-367-4515

PROGRAM ACCREDITED BY:

The LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement Option of the Associate degree, Professional Nursing program at Riverside College of Health Sciences at 316 Main Street located in Newport News, Virginia, is accredited by the:

• Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
  3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400 Atlanta, GA 30326
  404-975-5000, www.acenursing.org

The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement Option of the Associate degree, Professional Nursing program is Initial Accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at http://www.acenursing.com/accreditedprograms/programsearch.htm.

LICENSURE:

• Program graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN© (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses). Application to the Board is a student responsibility and includes additional fees. Additional information may be obtained from:

Virginia Board of Nursing Perimeter Center
9960 Mayland Drive, Suite 300
Henrico, VA 23233-1463
804-367-4515, http://www.dhp.virginia.gov/Nursing

INSTITUTIONAL CERTIFICATION:

• Certified by the State Council of Higher Education (SCHEV) to operate in Virginia.
  SCHEV
  101 N. 14th Street James Monroe Building
  Richmond, VA 23219
  804-225-2600, www.schev.edu

INSTITUTIONAL ACCREDITATION:

• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
  6116 Executive Blvd, Suite 730
  North Bethesda, MD 20852
  703-917-9503, www.abhes.org

RIVERSIDE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS ACCREDITED BY:

• DNV GL - Healthcare
  400 Techne Center Drive Suite 100
  Milford, OH 45150
  www.dnvglhealthcare.com

LPN-to-RN Advanced Placement Option – AAS and BSN

Credit-hour based associate and bachelor’s degree program options:
Accelerated Transfer Track Tuition (Core only) information provided below – see College Catalog for Full Traditional Track Tuition information and program curriculum plans.

$300 per Portage / Geneva General Education credit
$350 per RCHS GEN General Education credit
$475 per NUR Nursing core credit
$300 per NSG Nursing core credit

LPN-to-RN – Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – 38 core credits

Total Tuition: $18,050
Total Fees (post enrollment): $3,150

LPN-to-RN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) – 64 core credits

Total Tuition: $26,850
Total Fees (post enrollment): $4,200

Other associated costs:
• Application & Pre-Enrollment Fees
• External Service Provider Fees (i.e. CastleBranch, CPR)
• Book estimate $1,435
• Uniform & shoe estimate $150
• Supplies estimate $120
• Credentialing Exam estimate $430
• ATI Launch Program (if assigned) $250

See the College Catalog for a full description of all Fees & Expenses per program.