LPN to ADN Bridge Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Facilitates educational advancement for LPNs who desire to become Registered Nurses. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Accreditation Comm for Ed in Nursing
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
45 Weeks ( 1120.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,899.00 |
| Books | $2,649.00 |
| Fees | $2,692.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,348.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,588.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must prove current Illinois LPN license. Check Catalog or website for necessary prerequisite courses. Complete Richland Admission Information Form. Complete financial aid application. Must provide transcript(s) from previous high school or college. Must complete required prerequisites with "C" or better grade.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - Eligibility for ENGL 101
- Prerequisites - List provided on website
- Other - Selective Admissions
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: LPN to ADN Bridge Program
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 19
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/22/2025
Program Description
Facilitates educational advancement for LPNs who desire to become Registered Nurses. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible to write the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses.
Established in 2013
CIP: 51-3801 Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
Provider Information
Richland Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Accreditation Comm for Ed in Nursing
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
Education Information
License, Associates Degree
45 Weeks ( 1120.00 Hours / 63.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $10,899.00 |
| Books | $2,649.00 |
| Fees | $2,692.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $1,348.00 |
| Total Cost | $17,588.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Must prove current Illinois LPN license. Check Catalog or website for necessary prerequisite courses. Complete Richland Admission Information Form. Complete financial aid application. Must provide transcript(s) from previous high school or college. Must complete required prerequisites with "C" or better grade.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Writing - Eligibility for ENGL 101
- Prerequisites - List provided on website
- Other - Selective Admissions
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction