LPN to ADN Bridge Program
Articulation between nursing programs facilitates the education of nurses with advanced preparation necessary to meet current and future nursing needs. The advanced placement of licensed practical nurses is the LPN to ADN Bridge (Bridge) admission option. The Bridge program option builds on the basic practical nursing education. This program is available at four campus locations: Moberly, Mexico, Hannibal and Columbia.
Entrance Requirements
- Complete MACC application online.
- Complete the LPN to ADN Bridge application online at MyMACC under program applications.
- Submit official transcripts of high school, previous college and/or LPN education, if applicable to the Registrar in the office of Student Affairs. It is the responsibility of the student to check on the status of their transcripts and to request their transcripts be evaluated.
- Take the ATI TEAS exam and achieve at least a 58%.
- Complete the required 20 credit hours of general education coursework with a grade of “C” or higher prior to the start of the LPN to ADN Bridge program.
- Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.70 from high school or college. All university or college coursework attempted will be evaluated by the MACC Registrar to determine a student’s cumulative grade point average. College transcript supersedes high school transcript.
- Complete the Missouri State Highway Patrol Criminal Background check (Name Search). This service is called the Missouri Automated Criminal History Site (MACHS) and may be accessed at: www.machs.mshp.dps.mo.gov. Once results are received, email them to healthsciencesapplicatons@macc.edu.
- Provide a copy of a current undisciplined Missouri Practical Nursing license with IV certification by October 1st.
The above information will be received and evaluated by an admissions committee. Applicants whose records indicate the greatest potential for successful achievement in nursing will be selected. Please be reminded that these are minimum application criteria for the program and does not guarantee admission. Decisions of the Admissions Committee are final.
Prior to beginning the professional nursing sequence, the following 20 credit hours of general education coursework must be completed.
Curriculum
Required Pre-Entry Courses
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COURSE TITLE
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CREDITS
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Human Anatomy
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4
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Physiology
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4
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General Psychology
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3
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Human Lifespan Development
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3
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Composition I
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3
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Quantitative Reasoning or
Pre-Calculus Algebra
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3
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Recommended course sequence for those admitted through the online LPN to AND Bridge Admission Option:
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SPRING SEMESTER
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CREDITS
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Maternal Child Studies
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4
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Microbiology
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4
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Professional Perspectives
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3
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Managing IV Therapies
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1
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Total Spring Semester Credit Hours
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12
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SUMMER SEMESTER
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CREDITS
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Adult Health Nursing I
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6
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Public Speaking or
Interpersonal Communication
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3
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Total Summer Semester Credit Hours
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9
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FALL SEMESTER
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CREDITS
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Mental Health and Adult Health Nursing II
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12
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American History to 1865 or
Functions & Policies of American Government
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3
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Total Fall Semester Credit Hours
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15
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Fundamentals of Nursing advanced standing—6 credit hours will be awarded after successful completion of Adult Health Nursing I. The credit is granted based on licensure status of the Practical Nurse. Licensure signifies that the person is competent to practice safe, fundamental care.
Medication Administration advanced standing of 1 credit hour will be awarded after completion of Adult Health Nursing I. Maternal-Child Nursing advanced standing—4 credit hours will be awarded upon completion of Maternal-Child Nursing Studies.
Mental Health advanced standing of 2 credit hours will be awarded after the completion of Mental Health and Adult Health Nursing II.
The advanced placement policy provides a curriculum design that allows the student to build on their past accomplishments. It provides flexibility in meeting the academic requirements while concentrating the ADN nursing course sequence within a one-year period. Please note this program is not intended for students working full time.
Upon successful completion of the program, the student is eligible to apply to take the National Council for Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Missouri Nursing Practice Act, Section 335.066, provides additional criteria for eligibility to apply for licensure to practice nursing. Successful completion of the program does not guarantee eligibility to take the licensing exam. Satisfactory performance on this examination will qualify the student for licensure as a registered nurse.