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icensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who have an active license and are in good professional
standing may apply for advanced placement into the nursing program. LPNs are required
to complete the program prerequisite courses and general education courses. Upon completion
of the program prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better, the LPN may apply
for admission to the nursing program. BIO 1230 and BIO 1235 must be completed prior
to enrolling in NUR 1300, NUR 1305, and NUR 1303. BIO 1240 and BIO 1245 must be completed
before the second semester of the nursing program. Upon successful completion of the
following courses, NUR 1300, NUR 1305 and NUR 1303 with a “C” or better, the LPN will
be given credit for the following nursing courses: NUR 1160, NUR 1165, NUR 1163. Upon
presentation of an active LPN license, the student will be awarded one credit hour
of NUR 1060. With successful completion of the degree, the graduate is eligible to
take the NCLEX examination for licensure as a registered nurse.