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LPN to ADN Articulation Plan

Options for LPNs

Applicants who meet all of the admission criteria for Augusta State University and the ASU Department of Nursing and who hold a current and valid Practical Nursing License (LPN) in the State of Georgia may qualify for one of three options for entry into the nursing program.

First Option: Applicants who meet all of the admission criteria for Augusta State University and the ASU Department of Nursing and who hold a current and valid Practical Nursing License (LPN) in the State of Georgia may apply for admission into the first nursing course, Foundations of Nursing Practice (NURS 1101) and progress through the nursing curriculum in the standard manner. This option may be the choice of a new LPN with no experience or someone who has a very narrow scope of practice. The same requirements for admission noted previously must be fulfilled and a minimum of the pre-requisites for NURS 1101 must be completed.

Second Option: Applicants who meet all of the admission criteria for Augusta State University and the progression criteria for the ASU Department of Nursing and who hold a current and valid Practical Nursing License (LPN) in the State of Georgia may apply for admission into Nursing 1102.. Allows qualified LPNs to enter N1102. If the student is successful in Nursing 1102, the student is granted credit for Nursing 1101. Students must have completed the pre-requisite core courses for NURS 1102 as well as all admission requirements. This option may appeal to students who still must complete a number of core courses and/or who want a slower pace.

Third Option: Applicants who meet all of the admission criteria for Augusta State University and the progression criteria for the ASU Department of Nursing and who hold a current and valid Practical Nursing License (LPN) in the State of Georgia may apply for admission into the fast track option. Under this option, qualified LPNs are given the opportunity to complete the ASU Nursing Program in one calendar year. To be considered for the fast track option, the qualified LPN must (a) be accepted into ASU, (b) have completed all pre-requisite core requirements for NURS 2201, (c) meet the admission criteria for the ASU Department of Nursing and (d) meet with a nursing advisor. Those qualified LPNs, who gain acceptance into the nursing program, are given permission by the Department of Nursing to enroll in Nursing 1103 (LPN Transition Course). Students who successfully complete Nursing 1103 are exempted from the first year nursing courses (NURS 1101 and NURS 1102). The students will advance to the second year curriculum, providing they continue to meet all other progression criteria. Unsatisfactory completion of NURS 1103 will not allow progression to the second year of nursing courses. The student may apply for consideration for entry through the First or Second Options noted above.

LPNS with Transfer Nursing Credit Hours

Applicants who hold a current and valid Practical Nursing License (LPN) in the State of Georgia and who transfer coursework from other nursing programs into Augusta State University are considered transfer nursing students and must meet all admission and progression criteria related to transfer nursing students, including transfer GPA requirements (at least 2.0), nursing GPA (at least 2.5), minimum grade achievement in required courses and nursing courses, and course repeat policy (only one nursing course, at most, may be repeated).

Who is Eligible to Apply for Admission to the LPN to ADN Articulation Plan?

Applicants who meet the above admission and progression criteria and who are:

LPNs within three years of graduation from their LPN program with a current unrestricted Practical Nurse license in the state of Georgia are eligible.
LPNs beyond three years of graduation from their LPN program with a current unrestricted Practical Nurse license in the state of Georgia are eligible. They must have a minimum of 1000 hours of clinical practice (work experience) approved by the Augusta State University Department of Nursing.