LVN to RN Bridge Option- AAS Degree Plan

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PROGRAM INFORMATION

A mobility curriculum with summer bridge courses that can allow Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to “bridge” the gap between the Vocational Nursing Program and the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) Program. This one-year curriculum completes the 60 hours required for an Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS ADN Bridge). LVNs must have 6+ work experience in a nursing facility, must satisfy all of the general education requirements of the first year of the ADN program as well as meet other specific program admission requirements. Upon successful completion of the bridging courses, the student is eligible for entry into the sophomore year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Applications to the program are available online and at nursing information sessions.  All students wishing to apply to the program must attend an information session. Information session dates are posted on the Navarro College website in the Fall.

Acceptance to Navarro College does not guarantee admission to the Licensed Vocational Nursing to Registered Nursing (LVN-to-RN) Bridge Option. Visit the Associate Degree Nursing Program page for additional information on admission, licensure and accreditation requirements.

 

Notice to Students Regarding Licensing - LVN to RN Bridge Program

Effective September 1, 2017, House Bill (HB) 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify you a potential or enrolled student that a criminal history may make you ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. 

The Texas Board of Nursing - Licensure Eligibility website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. 

Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential LVN License prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit the Texas Board of Nursing page and request a “Criminal History Evaluation.”

This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. 

Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice.

 

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PREREQUISITES

 

FRESHMAN YEAR - Summer Session (I and II)

 

SOPHOMORE YEAR - Fall

SOPHOMORE YEAR - Spring

Language / Philosophy / Culture or Creative Arts – PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy, PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics, ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation, or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation are preferred. (Ethics preferred by the ADN Program) With approval, a core curriculum Language / Philosophy / Culture course or Creative Arts course may be substituted.

 

 

Navarro College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate and baccalaureate degrees. Navarro College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Navarro College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website.