LPN TO RN ARTICULATION BRIDGE PROGRAM Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing’s LPN to RN Articulation Program is a three (3)credit course offered online through Charter Oak State College distance learning courses. This online Articulation Bridge course must be passed with a grade of “B-” or higher in order to progress into the Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing (BHSN) LPN to RN Articulation Bridge program. The LPN must first be accepted by BHSN before enrolling in the online Articulation Bridge Course. Acceptance is dependent upon admission requirements and completion of first level non-nursing courses. In addition, the LPN will be required to take NU200, Transition for the LPN, a one (1) credit course at BHSN offered in the Spring semester. This course is specific to the objectives of our school and serves as a supplement to the online Level I course. Successful completion of the online Bridge Course, non-nursing Level I courses and NU200 allows the LPN to bypass all first year nursing courses at BHSN and enter into the second level courses. APPLICATION PROCESS Applications accepted: July 1 thru September 1 for admission the following Spring. Your application packet should include*: Completed application form Official (sealed) high school transcript or equivalent Official (sealed) college transcript (s) from all colleges attended Copy of LPN License Official TEAS** score (Version 5.0) taken no earlier than September 1, 2012 Proof of United States Citizenship or current Permanent Resident Card 3 Professional References 250-500 word Essay $50.00 non-refundable application fee. ADMISSIONS OFFICE Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing 200 Mill Hill Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06610 203.384.3022 [email protected] *ONLY COMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED FOR ADMISSIONS. The Admissions Office will confirm receipt of your application. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that BHSN has received all required application materials. You may obtain an application and reference forms at the School of Nursing or by downloading them from our website at: www.bridgeporthospital.org/bhsn **TEAS—Test of Essential Academic Skills TEAS information may be found at www.atitesting.com The TEAS exam may be taken at BHSN or at any testing site. You will be given an opportunity to register for an exam date after your application is received. The exam fee is $50.00 and is due on the day of the exam. The TEAS exam may be taken at BHSN only once during each application period. If you are taking the TEAS exam at another institution you must notify BHSN in order for this score to be considered part of your application. TEAS scores submitted from institutions other than BHSN must come directly as official scores from ATI. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make those arrangements through ATI. The Admissions Committee selects applicants for admission after thoroughly reviewing the applicant's file. The Faculty and Administration of the School reserve the right to refuse admission to an applicant if it is felt to be in the best interest of the School or the applicant. Students selected for admission must send a non-refundable tuition deposit of $150.00 within one week of the postmarked acceptance letter to reserve a place in the class. Entry and acceptance into this program does not guarantee licensure or certification, nor does it guarantee employment. There may also be barriers to employment in the field such as certain criminal convictions, or a positive drug test. NON-NURSING COURSE LIST - LPN TO RN LPN—Non-Nursing Course Requirements This is only a worksheet to assist you in planning your educational needs as required by BHSN. LPN candidates must have their pre-requisites completed prior to submitting an application to the LPN to RN Articulation Bridge Program. All science courses (Chemistry, Anatomy & Physiology I, Anatomy & Physiology II and Microbiology) must be taken within 7 years of our program start date. We accept transfer grades of “C” or higher. Science courses taken entirely online are NOT acceptable; ONLY approved traditional classroom and hybrid courses meet the BHSN requirements . COURSES DATE TAKEN UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE GRADE English Composition __________ _______________ __________ Chemistry, 4 credits, with lab __________ _______________ __________ Anatomy & Physiology I, 4 credits, with lab __________ _______________ __________ General Psychology __________ _______________ __________ Anatomy & Physiology II, 4 credits, with lab __________ _______________ __________ Child Psychology & Development __________ _______________ __________ Microbiology, 4 credits with lab __________ _______________ __________ Principles of Sociology Public Speaking or Human Communication __________ _______________ __________ __________ _______________ __________ Elective: 3 credit course in English, Art, Music, History, Foreign Language or Humanities __________ _______________ __________ PRE-REQUISITES CO-REQUISITES The following non-nursing courses offered at local community colleges will fulfill the pre-requisite and co-requisite requirements for Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing. Other colleges or universities may have a different name or course number for courses. All transfer courses must be taken at accredited institutions. Housatonic Community College Gateway Community College CH E111 Concepts of Chemistry CHE I 111 Concept of Chemistry EN E101 Composition ENG I 101 Composition BIO E211 Anatomy and Physiology I BIO I 211 Anatomy and Physiology I PSY E111 General Psychology I PSY I 111 General Psychology I BIO E212 Anatomy and Physiology II BIO I 212 Anatomy and Physiology II PSY E202 Child Psychology & Development PSY I 122 Child Growth & Development BIO E235 Microbiology BIO I 235 Microbiology COM E173 Public Speaking COM I 171 Fundamentals of Human Communication SOC E101 Principles of Sociology SOC I 101 Principles of Sociology EN E102 Literature & Composition (elective) ENG I 102 Literature & Composition (elective) Applicants must provide an official high school transcript or an official high school equivalency certificate (G.E.D). Records from secondary schools outside the United States must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by an approved document evaluation agency. An original equivalency document must be presented to BHSN. Verification of dates and discharge status are required of applicants who have served in the military. Revised 7/2014
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