Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 10-13, January 2009

LPN to RN: A win–win situation for nursing education

  • Linda Suttle, MS, RN

      Affiliations

    • Mississippi Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, Laurel, MS 39443, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +1 601 498 9196; fax: +1 601 425 1953.
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  • Janet P. McMillan, DSN, RN

      Affiliations

    • Jones County Junior College, Ellisville, MS 39437, USA

Abstract 

The focus of associate degree nursing education is to meet the needs of the community by providing high-quality education and health care. In response, one community college developed two innovative ways to assist working LPNs to advance to the role of the RN. Success has been demonstrated, with more than 90% of the graduating nurses passing National Council Licensure Examination-Registered Nurse on the first attempt. These models could be easily implemented in other associate degree nursing programs across the country.

Keywords: LPN to RN, Bridge program, Fast Track

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PII: S1557-3087(08)00060-7

doi:10.1016/j.teln.2008.07.002

Teaching and Learning in Nursing
Volume 4, Issue 1 , Pages 10-13, January 2009

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