Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse Bridge Program
The Nursing program at WCCCD offers a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Bridge program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. Graduates of the Bridge program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Program requirements include an unencumbered license as a Licensed Practical Nurse with a minimum of 1 year of work experience as an LPN, and specific courses in the nursing major and general education. All Nursing courses are 7 – 7.5 weeks. The Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing care as staff nurses in a variety of health care settings.
What’s the Job Outlook for Nurses?
The employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 6% from 2022 to 2032, faster than the average for all occupations.
As of May 2023, the median annual wage for registered nurses was $86,070.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, June 2024, Registered Nurses
Where is WCCCD’s LPN to RN Bridge Program Offered?
[CONFIRM CAMPUSES] This program is offered at our Ted Scott Campus. As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
(If this Bridge program is limited to Ted Scott only, keep as-is. If additional campuses apply, list them here.)
What are my Transfer Pathway Options?
Transfer pathways help demonstrate how the courses you completed at Wayne County Community College District are a foundation for a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year college or university. WCCCD has transfer pathways (also known as transfer/articulation agreements) that allow for greater acceptance of programs and courses into bachelor’s degree programs.
We have articulation agreements with Eastern Michigan University, Indiana Wesleyan University, and the University of Michigan-Flint for those students who wish to earn a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
