2021 Best RN-ADN Nursing Schools in the United States

Monterey Peninsula College has multiple campuses – in Oceanside, Monterey and Seaside, California.  The Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing offers an RN degree with an LVN to RN option  Unique to the Maurine Church Coburn School of Nursing is the Men in Nursing Program, which promotes and recruits men in the nursing program, then works towards male retention in nursing.

Davis & Elkins College is located in Elkins, West Virginia.  They offer an ADN program.  Unique to a community college, they also offer an online RN to BSN program.   The online program can be completed in 12 months and students are kept with small cohorts so that they get to know their online peers.

Big Bend Community College is located in Moses Lake, Washington.  They offer a career ladder program.  The program allows students to become a Nursing Assistant – Certified (NA-C) after the first quarter, an LPN after the third quarter and an ADN at the completion of the program.

Clatsop Community College is located in Astoria, Oregon.  They currently offer an ADN program.  Effective as of Fall 2016, they no longer offer an LPN program and are subsequently no longer offering advanced placement for their RN program.

The Mississippi University for Women offers a 4-year BSN program in addition to an Advanced Placement RN to BSN program, ideal for registered nurses who are interested in advancing their nursing careers. Though the school’s name implies that it offers single-sex education, since 1982 men have been welcome to attend.

The school’s BSN program focuses on preparing students to be skilled leaders who are agents for change in illness prevention and patient care. Those who graduate from the program will have a comprehensive educational foundation that opens the doors to opportunities for further study, such as a master’s degree in nursing.

The BSN program is aware of the continually changing world, and places a focus on the prevention of illness, maintenance of health, and a responsibility for managing long-term and terminal disruptions to health.   Additionally, the Mississippi University of Women emphasizes the nurse’s role as a client advocate and an important liaison on healthcare teams. Students can enroll in the summer, as well as in the fall.

Victor Valley College is located in Victorville, California.  The nursing program is housed under the Dr. Prem Reddy School of Health Sciences Department.  They offer an RN degree and an LVN to RN option.  Their nursing program “prepares students for an entry-level position in nursing practice. The structure of this program promotes professional and personal growth, including continuing education, and provides upward and lateral mobility for career options.”

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public institution. The school offers five ACEN accredited programs in the nursing discipline: an ADN program, a Health Care Assistant (HCA) program, a Practical Nursing (PN) program, and LPN to RN hybrid and non-hybrid programs.

The ADN program is designed to help students gain the understanding of holistic patient care that incorporates compassionate care, cultural sensitivity, and adapts to the physiological, psychosocial and spiritual needs of clients. Students will also become familiar with research and critical thinking skills to cultivate reliable clinical judgment.

MGCCC focuses on matriculated the well-rounded, general nurse who is a strong and trustworthy healthcare provider, and is able to be an excellent team member in various healthcare settings.

Coastal Alabama Community College is located in Bay Minette, Alabama and is known to have one of the lowest tuition rates in Alabama. They offer a number of nursing programs – an LPN program, a nursing mobility program (LPN to RN), and an RN program. Nursing graduates from Faulkner State Community College are prepared to be critical thinkers, practicing safely and effectively in a variety of healthcare settings.

Jackson State Community College is located in Jackson, Tennessee.  The average RN program requires 60 credits and their RN program requires 65 for degree completion.  They offer an RN program and an LPN Mobility option, allowing the LPN advanced placement into the program.

Hopkinsville Community College is located in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.  They offer an RN program, but do not offer an LPN to RN program at this time, although they do offer an LPN program.  Hopkinsville Community College is primarily attended by students residing in western Kentucky and also northern Tennessee.

Kapiolani Community College is located in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Their motto is “Kulia I Ka Nu’u – Strive for the Highest.” They offer a practical nursing program, an RN program and a transition for LPN program.  The transition program is designed for LPNs who are seeking an RN license.

Sierra College is located in Rocklin, California.  Their nursing department offers a CNA program, and their RN program offers both the general RN program and an LVN to RN option.  In addition, students may elect to pursue their BSN concurrently with the River City Collaborative, which means that they would have certain BSN degree requirements to attend do while they are completing their ADN education

Southwest Mississippi Community College offers an ACEN accredited ADN program. The coursework strikes a balance between clinical and laboratory experience, current nursing theory, as well as general education. Their mission is to prepare nurses who are able to provide excellent care in a variety of health care settings. Students at Southwest will be cultivating their critical thinking skills in order to become professional members of an interdisciplinary health care team. The nursing school also places an emphasis on healthcare innovation and adaptability, giving students ample opportunity to challenge themselves in clinical simulations.

There are two opportunities for enrollment each academic year, in the fall and in the spring semesters. For those who are Licensed Practical Nurse, there is an LPN to RN bridge program as well, which can be applied for through their regular admissions processes twice a year. Those interested in the bridge program have the opportunity for advanced placement, allowing them to matriculate from the program at an accelerated pace.

Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute has two campuses – Hudson and Boone, North Carolina.  They offer an associate’s degree program.  They also offer the Hickory RIBN Program, which is basically a collaborative program between CCC & TI and Lenoir-Rhyne University that allows a simultaneous transition for students to earn their BSN degree.

Southeastern Illinois College was founded in 1960 and is located in Harrisburg, IL. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program that gives students in-depth training in general nursing as well as in specialty sectors such as obstetrics and pediatrics. The nursing program is a two-semester program that begins each fall and accepts 30 students annually. Their program is designed so that students first complete the Practical Nursing program, after which students may practice as licensed practical nurses. Or they may choose to reapply and continue to earn their ADN agree. This strategy aims to concentrate ADN students who are serious and passionate about the field.

Students benefit from small class sizes, engaged peers, and faculty members who offer guidance in academics and career planning. Students are admitted based on their TEAS score, though other factors are weighed in as well. Southeastern Illinois College has an active nursing club that engages with the community through service and advocacy, aiming to increase the presence and voices of aspiring nurses as well as those of nursing professionals.

Holmes Community College is a public school in Goodman, MS. The school offers an ACEN accredited ADN program as well as an LPN-RN track.

The ADN program is a two-year track that aims to prepare students for nursing roles in a variety of healthcare settings. With a balance of general education, nursing theory, and clinical experience, the program provides comprehensive preparation for students to meet the expanding and evolving healthcare demands of the community. Graduates that meet the requirements of the State Board of Nursing are eligible to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. Holmes’ ADN program is accredited by the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning of Mississippi in addition to the aforementioned ACEN accreditation.

The program focuses on two pillars, the first one being to ensure competency, as in the understanding of a nurse’s commitment to ethical and scientific principles alongside the excellent performance of specific tasks. The second pillar is grounded in equality, with a mission to provide equal access for traditional and nontraditional students. Students may enroll in the fall or in the spring.

Los Angeles Harbor College is located in Wilmington, California.  They offer an RN program and an LVN to RN program.

Grossmont College is located in El Cajon, California.  They offer an RN, LVN to RN, and now offer an RN to BSN program, with the assistance of a local university, Point Loma Nazarene University.  The RN classes must be completed at Grossmont College, and then the BSN classes are competed at Grossmont College as well, but are taught by PLNU faculty on-campus

Western Piedmont Community College is located in Morganton, North Carolina.  WPCC offers an associate’s degree in nursing.  They are proud to note that in 2008, they were one of seven North Carolina community colleges to be designated an “exceptional” community college.

Merritt College is located in Oakland, California.  Their nursing program is an ADN program.  Merritt nursing students also have the option to elect an ADN to BSN option, by enrolling in the Cal State East Bay BSN (CSUEB) program, which is a transfer bridge program to a neighboring university.

San Diego City College is located in San Diego, California.  They offer an RN program, an LVN to RN program, and a 30-unit option program.  ADN graduates who seek to further their education also have the benefit of San Diego City College’s collaboration with San Diego State University; this allows the nursing graduate to continue for their BSN degree while working as an RN.

College of Coastal Georgia is located in Brunswick, Georgia.  Their nursing department offers an ASN program, a prelicensure BSN program, which is designed for student without an RN license and an RN to BSN program, designed for students already holding their RN license.

Pikes Peak Community College is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  They offer an RN program and a dual enrollment RN to BSN program.  Their RN program is unique in that students enrolled may exit with their LPN at a designated point in the program rather than continuing for the full program if they so choose.  The dual enrollment program allows the RN student to also take classes towards their BSN while working towards their ADN.  This would allow the student to first obtain their ADN but still have credits for their BSN after completion of the program.

Copiah-Lincoln Community College was established in 1915 as an agricultural high school in Wesson, Mississippi. Today it serves a seven-county area including Adams, Copiah, Franklin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lincoln and Simpson counties. CLCC has a nursing division that offers an ACEN accredited ADN program that was first rolled out in the fall of 1994. The Division of Nursing aims to provide comprehensive education and preparation for nursing positions within our health care system. 

The program emphasizes a student-centered educational environment by prioritizing high quality instruction as well as high expectations from its students. CLCC’s ADN program further focuses on the necessary versatility of nurses and their ability to adjust to unexpected circumstances in order to maintain maximum patient outcomes. Degree requirements to earn an ADN from Copiah-Lincoln consist of 72 hours, which are comprised of nursing hours as well as general education hours. It’s admissions process runs on an annual basis, enrolling students in the fall only.

College of the Albemarle is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  They offer an LPN program an LPN to ADN program and an ADN program.  They also offer a pre-BSN nursing pathway, which is for students who would like to obtain their general education credits but have not yet been admitted to a nursing program.  They also have an RN to BSN Step Center, which helps students who have recently graduated with their ADN assistance in selecting an RN to BSN/RN to MSN program.

MiraCosta College has two campuses in Oceanside, California and a campus in Cardiff, California.  Their nursing program offers a CNA program, a home health aide program, an LVN program, an RN program and an LVN to RN program.  MiraCosta College has several partnerships with neighboring universities so that their graduates may easily obtain their BSN after graduation, should they so choose – Chamberlain College of Nursing, California State University College of Nursing and Brandman University, which also discounts the price for MiraCosta students..

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Cape Fear Community College is located in Wilmington, North Carolina.  CFCC offers a practical nursing program, an RN program and a nursing transition option, which is an LPN to RN option.  They are proud to announce that their 2015 NCLEX-RN pass rate was 100%.

Northeast Mississippi Community College is a public school located in Booneville, Mississippi. The college opened its doors in 1948 as an agricultural and junior college. Since then, NMCC has evolved into a multi-disciplinary college, including a nursing division. The nursing school offers an ACEN accredited ADN program, as well as a Practical Nursing (LPN) program. NMCC’s ADN program offers students a well-rounded education that focuses on instructional hours in local clinical facilities.

The core mission of NMCC’s program is to prepare competent, caring professionals, who have the knowledge necessary to become a registered nurse and an excellent member of a healthcare team. The program can be completed in 5 semesters, though students may choose to complete the curriculum at a slower pace, as long as they complete it within 5 years of initial admission.

LPNs interested in obtaining an ADN from NMCC may be eligible for advanced placement, offering a more challenging curriculum. Students may enroll in the fall and in the spring for all of NMCC’s nursing programs.

State Fair Community College is a public community college in Sedalia, Missouri. The nursing division offers a bi-level program that allows students to become LPNs after year 1, or to complete a second year with an ADN diploma and NCLEX preparedness.

At SFCC, the focus is on a blend of modern technology and traditional nursing theory. Classrooms are equipped with SMART board technology, and students will spend time in a dedicated health computer lab. This cultivates their familiarity with information processes, nursing technology, and analytical techniques.

SFCC also has human patient simulators, which enhance students’ critical decision-making skills in a hands-on manner. SFCC places great importance on personal growth, development, teamwork, and the ability to apply the knowledge in various healthcare settings. SFCC also has an active Nursing Club, which fosters a community of like-minded individuals who are focusing on similar goals. Applicants can enroll once a year in the fall.

Chemeketa Community College is located in Salem, Oregon.  Their program is a ladder program, where first the student earns their LPN and then their RN degree.  They also have an LPN to RN entry option, should a spot open up in the program for an eligible LPN.  They also have inter-institutional agreements with Oregon Health Sciences University, University of Wisconsin at Green Bay and Linfield College for students seeking RN to BSN programs.

Coahoma Community College is located in Clarksdale, MS. Coahoma is a historically black college, and adheres to the tradition of providing excellent education to African Americans. Their nursing division offers an ACEN accredited ADN program. This program is tailored to LPNs, and is comprised of 2 general education semesters, 2 semester of nursing courses, and a summer term.

Coahoma’s ADN curriculum has a clinical focus that incorporates academic knowledge, nursing theory, and simulated experiences. The program emphasizes collaboration, inclusivity and future-forward thinking. Learning outcomes are rooted in patient-centered care and professionalism. Students will cultivate leadership skills, communication techniques, teamwork methods, as well as familiarity with technology and modern advancement in the nursing field.

Coahoma Community College’s mission is to prepare caring and independent nurses with critical thinking skills who can participate in their healthcare communities as a valuable member. Students can apply once a year for fall enrollment.

Northwest Mississippi Community College is a public community college in Senatobia, Mississippi. The institution first opened its doors in 1928, and has grown tremendously since then. The Division of Nursing offers an ADN program that is ACEN accredited, as well as an LPN-RN Transition program. The Division of Nursing strives to prepare community-oriented nurses that can provide excellent, patient-centered care in diverse settings. They also place emphasis on laboratory and clinical learning environments to stimulate student education and to increase outcomes. The program’s facility features highly technical simulation and skills laboratories, and provides students with professional career preparation through nursing seminar classes and Student Nurses Association memberships.

Graduates of their ADN program are eligible and well-prepared to write the NCLEX-RN examination. The college also offers summer sessions for students who want to fulfill their curriculum requirements during the summer months. Students may enroll twice a year, in the fall and in the spring.

Chattanooga State Community College is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  The Baroness Erlanger Nursing Program offers an AAS in nursing; this program is subdivided into day and night programs.  They also offer an AAS Transition track, which is available to LPNs and paramedics.  Paramedics are accepted into the night program, and are accepted on even-numbered years.

Cuesta College is located in San Luis Obispo, California.  They offer an RN and an LVN to RN program.  Their LVN to RN program is 3 semesters, with the summer off.  Clinical rotations are done at neighboring facilities.  They also require their LVNs to have at least one year of experience prior to admittance into their program.

State College of Florida – Manatee – Sarasota has campuses in Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch and Venice, Florida.  It is the region’s first and largest public college.  They offer multiple nursing programs, from an ADN program, to a BSN program to an ADN to RN and an RN to BSN program.

Seminole State College of Florida is located in Sanford, Florida.  They offer a generic RN program.  They also offer a concurrent ASN-BSN program with University of Central Florida, which allows the student to complete both ASN and BSN requirements simultaneously.

Moorpark College is located in Moorpark, California.  They offer an RN program.  LVNs can apply for advanced placement into the program; this accepts the LVN into the second or third semester of the program.  While they do not have a specific LVN to RN program, this allows the LVN to proceed more quickly through their RN education.

LaGuardia Community College is a part of the City University of New York and is located in Queens. Their ADN program is ACEN accredited. The focus of the program lies in patient care management, effective communication, awareness of the legal and ethical framework of nursing, the ability to deliver quality care to diverse populations, as well as leadership skills. Each student will be provided with an advising team, which is comprised of faculty, professional, and peer advisors. These individuals help with course selection, creating education and career plans, as well as connecting students with campus support services.

There is an LPN to RN advanced standing pathway, through which students can receive 15 total exemption credits. Students may apply for enrollment ahead of each 12 week session. As LCC is part of CUNY, they offer a Citizenship and Immigration service, providing free counseling and assistance to those who may need help with their immigration status.

Mt. San Jacinto Community College has campuses in San Jacinto, California and Menifee Valley, California.  They offer an RN and an LVN to RN program.  Their nursing department philosophy, “focuses on the individual needs of the students and patients (persons), within the context of families, communities and environments who exist on a health continuum.”

Stanbridge University is located in Irvine and Los Angeles, California. Stanbridge offers an Associate of Science in Nursing (RN) degree program. Stanbridge maintains a high standard of academic excellence by integrating innovative technology, hands-on practice, and community service for a holistic student experience.

Rockland Community College was established in 1959 and is located in Ramapo, NY. The school offers an ACEN accredited ADN program, and students may enroll in the fall or in the spring. The program’s focus is regional, preparing nurses who can meet the needs of the community. The curriculum combines nursing theory with general education courses to build a foundation of competency to ensure graduates can provide patient-centered care. Students will gain hands-on experience in the simulation lab as well as in healthcare facilities. RCC offers various clinical opportunities in close proximity to campus. There are also evening clinical options for those interested. There is an LPN to RN pathway that offers those eligible an accelerated curriculum.

Eastern Maine Community College is located in Bangor, Maine.  EMCC calls their ADN program a “Multiple Entry Nursing Program” as it allows students to enter the program at various times based on their education level.  For example, a new student would enter the program at the beginning.  An LPN would enter the program later based on the fact that they already have nursing experience.

Helena College – University of Montana is located in Helena, Montana.  Their program admits 16 student each fall and spring – 8 of which are regular RN cohorts and 8 off which are LPN to BSN pathway cohorts.

York Technical College is located in Rock Hill, South Carolina.  They  offer a DAS (diploma) for practical nursing, a AAS degree – Gen Tech Nursing – Practical, an AAS – Nursing (ADN) and an AAS – Gen Tech to Nursing (ADN).  Their program is a collaboration with University of South Carolina Lancaster, and students (even LPN students earning AAS degree) ready themselves for advanced degrees at University of South Carolina Lancaster.

Saddleback College is located in Mission Viejo, California.  They offer a generic RN program and an LVN to RN program.  They also have a “Southern California New Graduate RN Transition Program” that is open to Orange County community college nursing graduates who have graduated within the past year; it is designed to transition the nurse from the school setting directly into the work setting.  The program pairs the new graduate with a practicing RN for the duration of the program, working approximately 240 hours on the night shift.

East Central College is a comprehensive community college with three campus locations. East Central College offers two different programs that result in an ADN degree. The main campus in Union and the one in Rolla offer a pre-licensure program. An LPN to RN Bridge program is offered at the Rolla location as well.

Both education sites have the approval of the Missouri State Board of Nursing, and are well-equipped with clinical simulation labs. This exposes students to technology and allows them to apply knowledge and skills to high-fidelity human patient simulators. The program places great importance on access and flexibility, allowing students to pave their way to a nursing career while balancing other aspects of their lives. Some courses are offered online. Students will be prepared for their future roles as nurses through the combined classroom and clinical components of the program, which cultivate strong, competent, and caring professionals. Enrollment is once annually, in the fall.

Chaffey College is located in Rancho Cucamonga, California.  Their nursing program was founded in 1957 and was one of the first five associate’s degree nursing programs in California.  They offer an RN program, a VN to RN program and a VN to RN (non-degree option).

Anne Arundel Community College is located in Arnold, Maryland.  The school of nursing offers an RN program, an an LPN to RN Advanced Placement option, which allows LPNs to enter the program at a later time, and a Veterans to RN Advanced Placement option, which also allows the veteran to enter the program at a later time.

Manchester Community College is located in Manchester, New Hampshire.  Their nursing program has a variety of options – there is both full-time and part-time ADN programs.  There is also a practical nursing program and an LPN to RN program, which is a hybrid program, meaning that it utilizes both online and on-campus courses.

Carolinas College of Health Sciences is located within the Carolinas HealthCare System. Their college is devoted entirely to educating healthcare professionals.  They offer an associate’s degree program and an LPN to ADN program.  They like to brag that 80% of their graduates choose to take a position with Carolinas HealthCare System after graduating.

Scottsdale Community College is located in Scottsdale, Arizona.  This community college is known to offer perks to its students, such as the latest versions of Windows and Microsoft Office suite; this allows their students to have the latest technology with which to do their assignments.  They also offer academic support services to students in a variety of topics.  Scottsdale Community College offers an ADN program.

Bismarck State College is located in Bismarck, North Dakota.  Through the Dakota Nursing Program, a collaboration of several community colleges, a standardized nursing program allows students to earn their LPN and then their RN in a stepwise fashion.  They are also eligible for bridge programs for RN to BSN/RN to MSN with neighboring universities.

Kennebec Valley Community College is located in Fairfield, Maine.  They offer an ADN program and an LPN to ADN program.  KVCC has over 2,500 students currently enrolled in classes.

Forsyth Technical Community College is located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  They offer a practical nursing an associate’s degree program.  They also offer an LPN to RN transition option.  Annually, they offer 144 students admission into their ADN programs.  Students are accepted in the fall and spring semesters, with LPN to RN students gaining entrance during the fall semester only.  The LPN to RN program has classes in a traditional pattern on-campus, with the clinical portion during the evenings and weekends.

NHTI – Concord’s Community College is located in Concord, New Hampshire.  They offer an ADN degree (generic) and an LPN to RN option.  They also offer an RN to BSN Public Pathway (with Granite State College) and an RN to BSN Pathway with Saint Anselm College; both pathways allow ADN graduates to complete their third year towards a BSN degree at NHTI before transferring to their chosen school to complete the program.

Ozarks Technical Community College was founded in 1990, and is located in Springfield, Missouri. They offer an LPN to ADN program, and students can enroll at 4 different points throughout the year. The program is uniquely designed as a bridge curriculum that lasts 36 weeks and has ACEN accreditation. This fast-paced program aims to enhance students’ ability in providing high quality, caring, and competent care. There’s a focus on critical thinking, and interdisciplinary teamwork dynamics that nurses will likely operate in.

The program further equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to be a successful care provider and care manager. The specialized LPN to ADN focus of the program is a great strength, as it prepares those with similar foundations in the nursing field for the NCLEX exam and makes them capable of working through the challenges prominently experienced in nursing roles.

They also offer a Hybrid Cohort track, which is an online and face-to-face combination format. However, it does require clinical time on the Springfield or Table Rock campuses.

Oakton Community College is located in Des Plaines, Illinois.  There is also a campus in Skokie, Illinois.  They offer an RN program and an LPN to RN bridge program.  The RN program is offered twice yearly, whereas the bridge program is only offered once per year.  The LPN seeking entrance into their program must have a minimum of two years of nursing experience prior to admission.

Mitchell Community College is located in Statesville, North Carolina.  They offer an associate’s degree RN.  MCC has a collaboration with Lenoir-Rhyne University called the Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses (RIBN), which allows a seamless transition for students after graduation in competing their BSN degree.

Rogue Community College is locate in Grants Pass, Oregon.  They offer an ADN degree; they also offer an advanced placement option for LPNs for the second year of the nursing program.  In order to be eligible for advanced placement, you must have worked at least 500 hours as an LPN.  The program reserves at least 4 spots for LPNs.

At the Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) nursing programs, students learn the practical and technical skills along with the clinical training to become a registered nurse with an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree.

Students are prepared to work in a number of healthcare settings including physician offices, hospitals, nursing homes among others.

EMCC is located in Avondale, AZ and is part of the Maricopa Community College District Nursing Program (MCCDNP). Its nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

EMCC offers the following nursing programs:

• Registered Nurse (AAS)
• Students planning to earn their BSN and transfer to ASU through the Alliance for RN to BSN or to NAU’s RN to BSN program

Hagerstown Community College is located in Hagerstown, Maryland.  They offer an ASN program, an LPN to RN transition program and a paramedic to RN transition program.  They also offer an ATB (associate-to-bachelor’s) program inn conjunction with Frostburg University ad Towson University.

North Dakota State College of Science is located in Wahpeton, North Dakota.  They offer several options for their nursing students; they offer an LPN diploma, an LPN AAS, which is designed for students who will eventually seek to obtain their ADN, and an ADN degree.

Surry Community College is located in Dobson, North Carolina.  They offer a practical nursing program, an ADN program, and a separate LPN to ADN program.  The programs uses a points system to determine entrance in the program.

Wake Technical Community College is located in Raleigh, North Carolina.  They offer an ADN degree and an advanced placement option for LPNs.  The WTCC Department of Nursing is “proud of our reputation in the community for preparing excellent, well-qualified nurses.”

Lane Community College is located in Eugene, Oregon.  They offer an LPN certificate, an ADN degree and an LPN to RN bridge option.  The bridge option allows LPNs to enter the into the second year of the ADN program.

Chattahoochee Technical College is located in Marietta, Georgia.  They offer a variety of nursing options, from a practical nursing option, to an ASN option, to an LPN to RN bridge option.  The ASN program can be completed in four months, whereas the LPN to RN bridge program can be completed in three months.

St. Charles Community College is a public institution situated in Cottleville, Missouri, and first opened its doors in 1986. St. Charles offers a Missouri State Board of Nursing approved and ACEN accredited ADN program in addition to an LPN to RN bridge program. Students may enroll in either program in both the fall and spring semester.

SCC’s program focuses on a core curriculum comprised of three parts: a liberal arts foundation, nursing theory, and clinical experiences. The program has local partnerships, allowing students to have these clinical experiences in health care settings in their immediate environment. There’s an on-campus Center for Healthy Living, in which nursing students will hone their skills in the practice lab. Their program is designed to jumpstart clinical experiences as soon as possible. SCC’s nursing division places a strong importance on hands-on experience. In addition to the two-year ADN program, the LPN to RN bridge program provides those with some experience in the field with an accelerated pathway towards completion of an ADN degree. Students may apply in the fall and in the spring.

Mississippi Delta Community College is a public community college with its main campus in Moorhead, Mississippi. The Associate Degree Nursing Program (ADN) was introduced and established in 1964.

Their program places emphasis on preparing well-rounded, professional nurses who are able to deliver quality care in a variety of health care settings. These settings may include adult medical-surgical units, intensive care, pediatrics, gerontology, psychiatry, oncology, orthopedics, emergency care, cardiovascular, neurology, and education. MDCC emphasizes the importance of a supportive and collaborative community that is inclusive and respectful of different backgrounds. This inclusivity extends to patient care; graduates are prepared to accommodate the needs of diverse patient populations.

Alongside the significant exposure students will have to environments in which nurses practice, MDCC’s program emphasizes the many roles a nurse often takes on within these settings, including that of a caregiver, advocate, educator, communicator, and manager of care. Mississippi Delta Community College’s ADN program is ACEN accredited, and students may enroll once a year in the fall semester.

Glendale Community College is located in Glendale, California.  Glendale Community College offers an RN and an LVN to RN program.  Unique to Glendale Community College is their Foreign Nurse Graduate program.  This program is designed for foreign nurse graduates who have a deficiency in their education that is preventing them from taking the NCLEX-RN.

Tallahassee Community College is located in Tallahassee, Florida.  Tallahassee offers a variety of nursing programs; they offer a traditional ASN program and a BSN program.  They also offer an RN to BSN program and a Health Profession to RN program.  The Health Profession to RN program is designed for LPNs and paramedics to achieve their RN license.

Great Basin College is located in various locations in Nevada, with its nursing programs being located in Elko, Pahrump and Winnemucca.  Nursing programs are offered beginning in the fall semester and students are awarded an associate’s degree upon completion.  At this time, they do not offer an LPN to RN.  They do,however, offer an online RN to BSN program

Pellissippi State Community College is located in Knoxville, Tennessee.  They offer an RN degree with a traditional pathway and a bridge pathway; the bridge pathway allows LPNs and EMT-P students to enter the program during the summer semester.  This program is offered at three of Pellissippi’s campuses: Blount County, Magnolia Avenue, and Strawberry Plains campuses.

Gordon State College is located in Barnesville, Georgia.  Their nursing deparment offers a couple of unique options.  They have a traditional ASN program and an LPN to RN program.  In addition, they have an RN-BSN completion degree, which allows their RN students to obtain a BSN degree.

Itawamba Community College is a public school in Fulton, MS that first opened its doors in 1920 as a high school with an agricultural focus. Today, Itawamba offers a plethora of programs in various disciplines, including a two year ADN program within their nursing division. Graduates of the program will receive an ADN degree and are eligible to take the NCLEX exam for Registered Nurses. The program offers one class per year beginning each fall.

ICC’s nursing program offers a comprehensive curriculum that integrates basic and complex principles of knowledge, practice and application of nursing care. Students enrolled in the program will develop academic skills and application strategies to become caring, competent and professional registered nurses. Itawamba Community College’s focus lies on preparing graduates to pass the licensure exam on the first write, sending out exemplary, well-rounded registered nurses who are capable of being reliable members of health care teams in various settings.

Bakersfield College is located in Bakersfield, California.  They offer an RN program, an LVN to RN program and the 30-unit option program.  Bakersfield College also has a partnership with Cal State University Bakersfield (CSUB), where their graduates can easily transfer into an ADN to BSN program.

Whatcom Community College is located in Bellingham, Washington.  WCC offers an ADN program.  They are proud to boast that 3 out of the past 4 years, 100% of their graduates have passed the NCLEX-RN on the first time.  Their ADN degree allows students to transfer to any university after graduation and complete their BSN in one year.

Columbia State Community College is located in Columbia College.  They offer both an RN program and an LPN to RN Bridge Program.  They also offer a 3+1 partnership with Middle Tennessee State University, which allows RN to complete general education requirements at Columbia State, with the final year being completed at MTSU.

Bristol Community College is located in Fall River, MA. They offer a two-year ACEN accredited ADN program that has two different curriculum delivery options. Students can opt for a traditional education experience through face to face classroom learning, or they have the EHealth option, which is a hybrid model that combines face to face classroom learning with online components.

The traditional program does use a flipped classroom approach, which entails that students will learn the class material beforehand through online lectures and/or readings, and classroom time is used to deepen that knowledge through discussion. Students will have various options for clinical experiences in both Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. BCC’s program takes a competency-focused approach to nursing education, and strives to prepare nurses who can meet and exceed their community needs.

There is an LPN to RN bridge program for those who have graduated within 3 years from schools BCC has partnered with.

Pearl River Community College is located in Poplarville, MS and is a public institution. The Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program is ACEN accredited, and aims to equip graduates with the knowledge necessary before embarking on a satisfying career as a registered nurse.

Students may enroll each fall and spring semester, though there are two options for completion. The traditional option spans over the course of four semesters in length. Those seeking an LPN to ADN track can opt for a single part-time semester in combination with two traditional semesters. The curriculum focuses on a combination of nursing and general educational courses. Alongside theory-based coursework, students will apply these principles hands-on in Pearl River’s simulation and skills lab, as well as in a variety of healthcare agencies. Once the curriculum has been completed, students will be well prepared for the NCLEX exam to become a registered nurse. Pearl River boasts a student-centered environment and a dedicated faculty that challenges aspiring nurses to succeed.

Greenville Technical College is located in Greenville, South Carolina.  They are one of the largest ADN programs in South Carolina and have been in operation since 1971.  Their program is an ADN program and they also have a BSN transfer option with USC Upstate.

East Central Community College is located in Decatur, Mississippi, and serves a five-county district: Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott and Winston counties. It opened in September 1928. ECCC offers an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) program, which is ACEN accredited.

ECCC’s program combines nursing theory with the knowledge, skills, and cultural awareness necessary to deliver quality care in a complex society. ECCC’s program further places a strong focus on local healthcare needs within the rural surroundings of East Central Mississippi. Students are prepared to provide and manage care for individuals and groups in a variety of health care settings.

The core concepts that the program instills in its students are vast, including patient-centered care and professionalism, as well as communication techniques to facilitate healthy and collaborative environments. ECCC’s ADN program aims to prepare students for leadership roles, and arms them with a solid foundation in systems-based practice, informatics, quality improvement methods, and evidenced based practice. The program offers comprehensive preparation for the NCLEX exam, as well as tailored education that corresponds with local health care trends and demands. ECCC’s ADN program admits students once annually in the fall.

Rio Hondo College is located in Whittier, California.  They offer an RN and an LVN to RN program.  They also offer a Psych Tech (PT) to RN program.  The programs for the LVN to RN and the PT to RN are similar.

San Juan College is located in Farmington, New Mexico.  San Juan College offers both ADN and BSN programs.  The BSN program is actually in partnership with University of Mexico; students first earn their ADN degree, then subsequently earn their BSN degree – only 30 credits are completed at the University of Mexico.

Naugatuck Valley Community College has a 110-acre campus in Waterbury, CT. They offer an ACEN accredited 4-semester ADN program that focuses on student preparedness to work in outpatient care, long-term care, and acute nursing care. The program places emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills, as well as honing in on a solid foundation in mathematics, science, social science and English. Students will also get hands-on practice by using simulation mannequins and through clinical rotations in nearby healthcare facilities.

With NVCC’s narrow focus on outpatient care, long-term care, and acute nursing care, they prepare students to meet the demands of populations in Connecticut, where nursing shortages are largely in these three areas. This approach boasts career prospects for graduates, as their education is more specialty-specific than most ADN programs.

Manhattan Area Technical College is located in Manhattan, Kansas.  Their nursing program offers an LPN and an ADN program.  Their ADN program is offered twice yearly – in July and January.  Their AD program requires that its students hold an LPN license in order to enroll.

John A. Logan College is located in Carterville, IL. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program that only admits students who have completed a Practical Nursing program and have obtained their LPN license. The program does have two options for curriculum delivery, either traditionally or in a hybrid format. Do note that students can enroll in JALC’s PN program, but they cannot immediately transition into the ADN program. Students must work and gain experience for one year after licensure before applying to the ADN program.

John A. Logan College fosters a diverse and supportive student community. The nursing program is rooted in Maslow’s theory of needs, aiming to prepare students who can resolve those lower, physiological needs of their patients so that they can go back out into the world pursuing their desired paths. Students will be trained to provide competent, evidence-based care, and will be guided by a supportive group of faculty and peers.

Northwest Arkansas Community College is located in Bentonville. Their nursing program is ideal for a variety of student types, as some of their classes are available online. In addition, classes are also offered at their other campuses in Springdale or Farmington.

Mesa Community College is located in Mesa, Arizona, but has five campuses throughout the city.  Students in the RN program at Mesa Community College may also be enrolled Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP), which partners the student with a local university.  The student takes courses at both the community college and university concurrently, allowing them to earn both their RN and BSN degrees within one to two semesters of each other.

Columbia Basin College is located in Pasco, Washington.  They offer an LPN and an ADN program.  The program is designed as a career ladder program – the student first earns their LPN, then can exit it they’d like, or continue for their ADN degree.

Hartnell College is located in Salinas, California.  Their nursing curriculum “is evolving and embraces new ideas and technology, yet is guided by foundational elements of safety, quality, and ethical-legal standards.”  Their ADN program is four semesters (or two years) after completion of about a year of prerequisites.

Oklahoma City Community College was founded in 1972 and is located in Oklahoma City, OK. They offer three pathways toward an ADN within their nursing department: the traditional pathway, a “Career Ladder” (LPN to RN) pathway, as well as a baccalaureate to ADN accelerated pathway. The BS to ADN track is for those who hold a non-nursing degree. Credits earned in general education will be counted towards the ADN curriculum, providing students a quicker way to graduate. OCCC’s campus has three labs with simulation equipment, giving students the opportunity of hands-on practice before they begin their clinical rotations.

The program has a strong focus on clinical reasoning, decision-making, as well as communication techniques. Graduates are encouraged and prepared to serve the public in all kinds of healthcare settings. Traditional ADN applicants are enrolled twice yearly in the fall and in the spring. Career ladder applicants can enroll annually in the fall, and the accelerated program enrolls students in the summer and in the spring.

Broward College is located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.  Broward College offers a variety of nursing programs; they offer an RN program, an LPN-RN transition program and an RN-BSN program.  The variety of programs allows the nurse to achieve his or her education goals, whatever they may be.

Imperial Valley College is located in Imperial, California.  Imperial Valley College offers an LVN, an RN and an LVN to RN program.  Their LVN to RN program is broken down into “track 1” and “track 2” – track 1 is for students who seek the ADN degree.  Track 2 is the 30-unit option, which allows the LVN to get their RN license in 2 semesters bu not actually getting their ADN degree.

Hudson Valley Community College was founded in 1953 and is located in Troy, NY. HVCC offers an ACEN accredited ADN program, in addition to a one-year advanced placement option. This is a very competitive program, and it is advised to ensure that basic criteria can be met before applying. The advanced placement option is 12 months long and starts in the summer. There is also a part-time evening nursing program, which takes four years to complete and is suitable for those who balance other time consuming commitments in their everyday life. Do note that the advanced placement track offers day-time instruction only.

HVCC has a nursing resource lab, offering simulated patient care experiences with vital sign simulation manikins in a non-threatening atmosphere. The nursing lab has a full-time education specialist who provides students with supplemental instruction and remediation in a one-on-one setting.

Paradise Valley Community College is located in Phoenix, Arizona. Paradise Valley Community College is teamed up with eight community colleges in Maricopa County, forming the Maricopa Community College District (MCCD), all of which offer the RN degree.

Cayuga Community College is a two-year SUNY college in Cayuga County, NY that first opened its doors in 1953. They offer an ADN program that offers admissions once a year, for enrollment in the fall semester. The coursework strikes a balance between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. They offer the program at both Auburn and Fulton campuses, and admit students once annually in the fall.

Students at Cayuga Community College will learn how to make safe clinical judgments and communication techniques to ensure they can effectively relay information to members of their healthcare team, as well as patients and their families. CCC also has formal partnerships (articulation agreements) with several baccalaureate nursing programs, making the transition between an ADN to BSN program a streamlined process.

North Iowa Area Community College is located in Mason City, Iowa. NIACC is proud to boast that it is Iowa’s oldest community college, having been founded in 1918.  NIACC offers an LPN and an ADN program.  They also have a partnership with various universities that allow ADN graduates to pursue their BSN after graduation; the University of Iowa is local, and there are also various other education options for the ADN graduate.

John Tyler Community College is located in Chester, Virginia.  They offer an ADN degree with two tracks.  The traditional track has classroom time Monday through Friday, with clinical experiences that may be days, evenings and/or weekends.  The Hybrid Distance Education Track (HDET) is delivered online, with occasional participation on-campus.  Clinical experiences are still days, evenings and/or weekends.

Kaskaskia College offers an Associate Nursing Degree (ADN) Program, a Nurse Assistant Certificate (CNA), and a Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN). The ADN Program is ACEN accredited and boasts a 96% NCLEX-RN pass rate and 100% job placement. New students are admitted four times per year. This program focuses on students’ ability to provide nursing care in various settings including hospitals, long-term care facilities, clinics, physician’s offices, and community agencies. Kaskaskia’s Nursing Education Center has a simulation lab and convenient clinical sites.

Completion of the Nurse Assistant Certificate Program leads to the CNA credential. After completion of the seven-week program, students can provide basic care and assist patients with activities of daily living.

The Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) program is three semesters long and admits new students twice a year. Graduates are eligible to take the NCLEX-PN exam. This program prepares students to work in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or Physician.

Jones County Junior College is a public community college in Ellisville, Mississippi. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program that consists of a blend of nursing and non-nursing courses and prepares students for the NCLEX examination, in addition to the demands of our healthcare systems. The curriculum incorporates courses in the humanities, biological, and social sciences, which cultivates a comprehensive knowledge base. The interdisciplinary academic grounding of JCJC’s ADN program aims to prepare nurses who have a comprehensive foundation of knowledge, by which they can provide high quality care that considers the patient’s needs and future outcomes.

Faculty within the nursing division teach through the use of various methods, such as lectures, demonstrations, discussions, projects, and multi-media coursework. JCJC also offers an LPN to RN bridge program, designed for Licensed Practical Nurses who are seeking advanced, and thereby accelerated, placement in the ADN program. Students are able to enroll at Jones County Junior College twice a year, in the fall and in the spring.

North Central Missouri College is a public community college in Trenton, Missouri that first opened its doors in 1925. The school’s nursing division offers a PN program as well as an on-campus and online ADN program. Both of these programs are offered at the main campus in Trenton, as well as at NCMC’s Maryville Outreach Site. For those seeking night and weekend courses, the Bethany Outreach Site offers a night and weekend PN program.

The mission of the Nursing Department at NCMC is to prepare students for the ever-changing healthcare needs of various populations. The curriculum has a progressive lens, with a focus on competency and care. Students will be familiarized with technology and analysis skills, as well as communication techniques and leadership development. The nursing department is dedicated to providing excellent nursing education that allows graduates to enter the workforce confidently in any healthcare setting.

Spartanburg Community College is located in Spartanburg, South Carolina.  They offer an ADN program.  They no longer have an LPN to RN transition program; however, students are admitted to their program on a :”points system” and LPNs can earn more points based on their nursing experience.

Cecil College is located in North East, Maryland.  They offer a RN program and an LPN program.  On their website, Cecil College publishes certain statistics that they have collected, and they are proud to boast that over the past 5 years, their graduates have an overall 92.93% job placement rate.  They also have a 98.6% student satisfaction rate with their nursing programs.

South Suburban College offers a two-year Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. South Suburban is a public college located in South Holland, Illinois. Throughout the course of study, students will acquire basic knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and upon graduation they will be adequately prepared to take the NCLEX exam.

South Suburban College’s mission is to equip nursing students with the necessary knowledge to provide safe, quality, and patient-centered nursing care. The program places emphasis on diverse patient populations of all age groups, cultivating clinical reasoning/nursing judgment, developing and participating in patient care improvement processes, collaboration and teamwork, holistic and compassionate patient care, as well as information management principles and patient care technology. Graduates of the ADN program at South Suburban College will have a thorough understanding of the management, legal, and ethical guidelines that are standards in the industry.

Students can enroll into the program once a year in the fall. Admissions are not highly competitive, as long as the basic requirements are met. Accepted students are required to complete a criminal background check and a urine drug screening prior to enrollment.

Joliet Junior College is located in Joliet, Illinois.  The College of Nursing at Joliet Junior College offers a practical nursing program, a military corpsman to practical nurse program, an RN program and an LPN transition to RN program.  Their LPN to RN program is competitive and their admission requirements are more rigorous than other LPN to RN programs; for example, an exam that predicts success on the NCLEX-RN must be taken prior to admittance into the program.

College of the Siskiyous is located in Weed, California.  They boast that they have one of the most beautiful campuses in California because their campus is housed on the base of Mount Shasta in Northern California.  They offer an LVN to RN “Step-up” program.  Their program is two semesters, although they require their students to take a three unit Transition course over the summer.

Aiken Technical College is located in Graniteville, South Carolina.  They offer a practical nursing program, an ADN program and an LPN to ADN transition option.  LPNs take a transition semester, then join the RN students for the final two semesters.

Clackamas Community College is located in Eugene, Oregon.  CCC offers an ADN degree.  CCC opened in 1966 and has evolved into a school with 3 campuses and more than 38,000 students, with over 1,300 classes taught each term.

New England Institute of Technology is located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island.  They offer an ADN program.  They also offer a convenient RN to BSN program.  Their rates for the online program are some of the most affordable in the nation, at $230 per credit.

The Maricopa Community College District Nursing Program (MCCDNP) is offered at nine Maricopa Community Colleges. The campus at Glendale Community College offers the Nursing Associate in Applied Science (AAS). Different course schedules are offered throughout the various campus with options for full-time, accelerated, part-time, and online enrollment. Nursing degrees and certificate options throughout the district include:

• Nursing (AAS)
• Nurse Assisting (CCL)
• Practical Nursing (CCL)
• Students planning to earn their BSN and transfer to ASU may be able to enroll into the Maricopa-ASU Partnership Program (MAPP).

Clinical experiences are setup at inpatient and outpatient settings and the aim of the nursing program is to provide clinical experience within reasonable driving distance from the college you attend. During your clinical experience, nursing students work directly with patients, nurses, physicians, and other health care professionals. You will receive hands-on experience in all major specialty areas in community agencies, long-term care facilities, and hospitals.

Glendale Community College is accredited the ACEN, and GCC’s Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Nursing Program is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing.

Bellevue College is located in Bellevue, Washington.  Their program consists of a Nursing Assistant Certified (NAC) Training Program, an ADN program and an RN to BSN program.  They also offer an RN refresher program, which is available for students who have been out of the workforce and need to brush up on their nursing skills.

James Sprunt Community College is located in Kenansville, North Carolina.  They offer both a practical nursing degree and an associate’s RN degree.  Students are accepted into the ADN program based on a points system; students can earn more points based on having a prior bachelor’s degree or healthcare experience, such as working as an LPN, paramedic, nurses aide, or a surgical tech.

Arapahoe Community College is located in Littleton, Colorado.  Arapahoe Community College offers an LPN program, an ADN program, and an LPN to ADN program.  They also have partnerships with three neighboring universities, which allows their graduates to easily gain entrance into a BSN program after completion of the ADN program.

Santa Rosa Junior College is located in Forestvilla, California.  They offer an RN and an LVN to RN program.  In addition, they have a partnership with Sonoma State University School of Nursing, allowing graduates to pursue their BSN or MSN after graduation from Santa Rosa Junior College.

Valencia College is located in Orlando, Florida.  Valencia College offers a couple different bridge programs – an RN to BSN program and an “Advanced Standing Track”.  Their Advanced Standing Track is a unique program; it allows LPNs, paramedics, registered invasive cardiovascular specialists, and registered respiratory therapists to enter the program and become an RN.

Western Nevada College is located in Carson City, Nevada.  They offer an ADN degree program.  Their program does offer a limited number of admittance of first semester students into their nursing program.  At this time, they do not offer an LPN to RN option.

Gwinnett Technical College is located in Lawrenceville, Georgia.  They offer a variety of options for their students – a traditional ADN program, an LPN-RN bridge program and a paramedic bridge program, which allows paramedics to bridge to their RN degree.

The Pomeroy College of Nursing is located in Syracuse, NY and offers an ACEN accredited ADN program. The program has affordable tuition rates and boasts small class sizes and a state-of-the-art environment. They have numerous RN to BSN affiliations, offering a seamless transition from Pomeroy to a BSN program. The nursing school is conveniently located across from Crouse Hospital, providing easy access to clinical experiences. Students will receive faculty advising, career counseling and job placement assistance. They also offer a “Degree in 3” program in partnership with Le Moyne College, offering dual matriculation at both Pomeroy and Le Moyne colleges with an ADN and BSN degree.

Students have various options for completing the ADN curriculum. There’s a full time option, extended program (which lasts 5 semesters), and an evening/weekend option (18 months).

Polk State College is located in Winter Haven, Florida.  Their RN program has a generic option (the ASN degree), a transition option (LPNs, paramedics and registered respiratory therapists seeking an RN degree) and an RN to BSN option.  The multitude of options allows the nurse to pursue their education, no matter what their education goals.

Heartland Community College offers an ACEN accredited Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree, a one-year Practical Nursing Certificate Sequence, as well as an LPN to ADN Program. The AAS is a two year program with an optional preparation course for the NCLEX-PN exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). Admission to this program is selective, limited to 40 students per year. Applications are accepted starting October 1st through March 1st.

The LPN to ADN Program is an accelerated program that results in an Associate Degree in Nursing. This option allows LPN licensed students who have worked 1000 hours to complete the second year classes in 2-3 semesters, and additionally prepares them for the NCLEX-RN exam. Applications for this program are accepted from October 1^st through January 15^th.

Collaborative partnerships with Illinois State University and other 4-year universities are also offered, allowing students to complete a baccalaureate in nursing. There’s an additional pathway for those seeking a transfer preparation program, the Associate in Arts (AA) with a Concentration in Nursing. It’s a 60-credit hour program especially tailored for those seeking to finish their studies at a 4-year university in Illinois.

HCC’s nursing school equips students with theoretical knowledge and technical skills to excel in the nursing industry. With a focus on improving patient’s quality of life and helping them regain their health, the program also places a focus on students’ ability to function as a core member of a healthcare team. Admission to this program is selective, limited to 40 students per year.

Monroe Community College is located in Rochester, New York.  Their program is an associate’s degree program.  They do have an advanced placement option available for LPNs.  There is also an option available for high school graduates that would like to have a place in the program during their freshman year of college.

Simmons College is a private school in Boston, MA that was founded in 1899. Though all undergraduate programs are women-only, they do offer co-educational graduate programs. The nursing school offers a BSN program as well as a BSN to MSN program. The traditional four year program is centered around compassionate and skillful applications of nursing principles. With simulation labs, a core curriculum and a clinical education program, students at Simmons will be immersed in a full-time, supportive experience.

For adult learners they offer a special program: the Dorothea Lynde Dix Scholars Program, which is a BSN track that is to be completed in 16 months or two years. This program is open for those who are 24 or older. The 16 month option is ideal for those with a previous non-nursing bachelor’s degree who want to complete the program at an accelerated pace. The 2 year option is for those desiring a part-time program that does not require the student to hold a previous bachelor’s degree.

The school also offers a unique mentoring program entitled the Dotson Bridge and Mentoring program which is tailored to the needs, experiences, and prospective success of Native American, Asian, Latina, and African American students who are part of the nursing program.

Northwest Florida State College is located in Niceville, Florida.  Their nursing program appeals to nursing students of various education levels, from LPN to RN, RN to BSN and an ADN program.  Having all of these programs under one umbrella allows the nursing student to easily achieve their education goals.

College of Marin is located in Kentfield, California.  Their mission is to “…educate entry-level practitioners for roles as providers of care across the health care continuum, as managers of care, and as active members within the profession of nursing.”  Their program is small and exclusive – they select only 36 students each fall.

Sacramento City College is located in Sacramento, California.  Their nursing department offers an ADN and an LVN and Career Mobility (VN-RN) program, which are four semesters and three semesters respectively.  They also offer an LVN to RN 30-unit option, which readies the nurse to take the NCLEX-RN exam, but does not meet the requirements for an associates degree.

Germanna Community College is located in Locust Grove, Virginia.  They offer an ADN degree.  They also offer an LPN advanced placement option. Programs must be completed on a full-time basis.  They also offer a variety of other programs, such as an LPN program, a nurse’s aide program, and a surgical nurse program, which is a program for LPNs to learn how to be a surgical scrub nurse.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College is located in Tifton, Georgia.   While their college majors focus primarily on agriculture, wildlife and resource management, they do have an ASN program.  Their ASN program offers a traditional program for students without a nursing license and a bridge program for students holding an LPN license.

GateWay Community College is located in Phoenix, Arizona.  Their nursing program graduates more nurses per year than any other nursing school in the entire state of Arizona.  Their program is also unique because one semester allows the student to take the Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification exam, and if enrolled in the fast track program, two semesters will allow the student to sit for the NCLEX-PN exam, all while pursuing an RN degree.

Ventura College is located in Ventura, California.  Their ADN degree is unique – the student can elect simple to enroll for their RN degree, or to enroll for the Associate Degree for Transfer (ADT) to the California State University (CSU) Systems.  Many students elect this option if they believe that they will want to work as an RN while pursuing their BSN degree.

Stanly Community College is located in Albemarle, North Carolina.  They offer Annie Ruth Kelley Associate Degree nursing program.  They also offer a Nursing – Returning LPN program, which is a program that allows an LPN to earn their RN in two semesters.

American River College is located in Sacramento, California.  They offer an RN program and an LVN to RN program.  Each semester, they have anywhere from 200 to 300 qualified applicants for their nursing programs.  Their nursing programs begin twice yearly, spring and fall.

Portland Community College is located in Portland, Oregon.  PCC offers an ADN program that is highly competitive; they receive anywhere from 500 to 800 applications per year, when they have approximately 80 spots in their program.  Entrance is based on a points system and students can earn more points based on prior healthcare experience, such as working as an LPN or a paramedic.

Gaston College is located in Dallas, North Carolina.  They offer a variety of nursing options – a practical nursing program, an ADN program, an LPN to ADN program and an RN to BSN program.  The RN to BSN program is a pathway program that is designed in conjunction with various local universities, which makes the program more affordable to the student.

Mount Aloysius College has multiple campuses in Pennsylvania.  They offer a variety of nursing programs.  Altoona and Johnstown campuses offer an RN to BSN program.  Altoona campus offers the ADN program and a 2+2 program, meaning that students can attend for both their ADN and BSN simultaneously.  The RN to BSN program can also be completed online.

Long Beach City College is located in Long Beach, California.  They offer an LVN program, in addition to an ADN program.  Their ADN program also offers an LVN to ADN options.  Graduates of the LVN to RN program at Long Beach City College are eligible to enroll in neighboring universities in their ADN to BSN or ADN to MSN programs.

Everett Community College is located in Everett, Washington.  They have been educating nurses since 1941.  Graduates from their program earn an AAS-T degree, allowing them to easily transfer to a four-year college, as many will go on to earn their BSN degree.

Erie Community College is located in Buffalo, NY and is part of the SUNY consortium. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program that focuses on preparing graduates for nursing roles in diverse settings, and their ability to provide patient-centered, quality care in a complex, dynamic society. Classes are offered at the City Campus and the North Campus. City Campus applicants must apply by September 15, while North Campus applicants must apply by February 15. Students will complete a curriculum that combines nursing theory with courses such as sociology and English composition and literature. Providing a comprehensive education is of the essence to Erie’s nursing division, as their program aims to graduate nurses who are valuable team members with self-awareness and critical thinking skills, which allows them to excel in the nursing field.

Erie does offer academic and transfer counsel, providing students guidance if they choice to transfer into a BSN program upon graduation.

Colorado Mountain College is located in various locations throughout Colorado.  They offer both an ADN and a BSN program at their Breckenridge and Spring Valley locations.  Having the BSN program on-campus allows their students to continue for their BSN degree immediately after obtaining their ADN degree.

McHenry County College is located in Crystal Lake, Illinois.  Their nursing department offers an AAS degree and an LPN to AAS degree.  McHenry County College also offers an RN to BSN Partnership Program with Aurora University  – Woodstock Center.  If enrolled in this program, McHenry nursing students will have direct admission to Aurora’s RN to BSN program.

Clinton Community College was established in 1966 in the Town of Plattsburgh, NY. CCC has a residential campus, providing an immersive educational experience. They offer an ADN program and an LPN-RN bridge program. Both offerings are ACEN accredited and students may apply and enroll annually in the fall. The core values of the nursing department consist of integrity, holistic care, academic excellence and lifelong learning, diversity, and critical reasoning and reflection. They place great importance on analysis skills in order to apply evidence-based, clinically judged nursing care for patients of all creeds. The nursing department’s philosophy is: “Educating students to integrate the science and caring art of nursing, while providing safe, quality, patient-centered care, and utilizing evidence-based practice, teamwork and technology.”

Students may apply and enroll annually in the fall. CCC’s program has a solid statewide reputation for providing excellent nursing education on the ADN level. The program values knowledge as much as the well-being of its students, placing a focus on self awareness as well as the cultivation of professional identity.

Located in Albany, NY, the Memorial College of Nursing  is an affiliate of St. Peter’s Health Partners and offers an ADN program that’s ACEN accredited, as well as an LPN advanced placement option. It operates independently on the campus of Maria College. Core pillars of the program are maximizing human well-being, professionalism, a spirit of inquiry, and fine-tuned nursing judgment. There’s an emphasis placed on patient population diversity, and instilling a sense of cultural awareness, sensitivity to specific patient needs, as well as the nurse’s professional identity and inter-team conduct.

There’s a small student body, providing students with more one-on-one attention from the school’s highly skilled and dedicated faculty. The Memorial College of Nursing fosters a strong and supportive community of prospective nurses, and also provides ample clinical practice as  the school is located closely to St. Peter’s Hospital, a large-volume nearby facility. Students may enroll twice a year, in the fall and in the spring.

New York City College of Technology is located in Brooklyn, New York.  They offer both an associate’s degree in nursing and a bachelor’s degree in nursing.  The BSN program is available to students holding either an associate’s degree or diploma nursing certificate, so it is actually an RN to BSN program.

Wallace State Community College is located in Hanceville, Alabama, and they offer both an LPN and an RN program. The Wallace State Department of Nursing’s goal is to produce nursing graduates “who are dedicated and exceptional healthcare providers committed to transforming the lives of patients, families, and the community.”  Wallace State Community College also has an articulation agreement with University of Alabama, which allows its graduates to pursue their bachelor’s or master’s degree of nursing.

Reedley College is located in Reedley, California.  Their LVN to RN program is located in their Madera Center.  Unique to Reedley College is the Madera College Advantage Program (MCCAP), which works to transition high school seniors into college life.

Northwest State Community College is located in Archbold, Ohio.  They offer an RN program and an LPN to RN program.  While the RN program is available only at the Archbold campus, the LPN to RN program can be found at both the Archbold campus and the Van Wert campus.

Middle Georgia State College is located in Macon, Georgia.  Their nursing department offers a BSN program and an RN-BSN Completion Program.  They also have an MSN program, which is a nurse practitioner program and is specific to adult/gerontology acute care.

Queensborough Community College is located in Bayside, Queens, NY. The nursing program was established in 1967, and offers an ACEN accredited ADN program. They offer three dual programs with Hunter-Bellevue School of Nursing, CUNY School of Professional Studies, and York College. This offers a seamless transition into a BSN program, which are also available in online formats. The program is focused on effective communication, quantitative reasoning, as well as information management and digital technology skills.

The program combines a rigorous in-classroom education with various clinical experiences, familiarizing students with diverse health care settings. Students may enroll twice yearly in the fall and in the spring and must take a pre-admission exam. The dual programs are all highly competitive, and admissions is contingent on student performance in pre-clinical coursework. Student at QCC will also receive one-on-one faculty advising, as well as networking opportunities throughout their course of study and aid when seeking job placement.

Hinds Community College is a community college located in Raymond, MS. The college first opened its doors in 1917 as a small agricultural high school. But today, Hinds Community College has 12,000 students in attendance and has grown into the largest community college in the state.

HCC offers a 2-year ADN program that prepares its students for nursing roles in diverse settings. Areas of focus are professional behaviors, communication, assessment, clinical decision making, caring interventions, teaching and learning, collaboration and managing care. For those who are Licensed Practical Nurses, there is a transitional option offered by HCC as well. The transitional option works with the schedules of its students to ensure they can retain their employment while furthering their education.

The program places emphasis on the ability to adapt to various health care settings, as well as the ability to take care of a diversity of populations. Students may enroll into the program in the fall and in the spring.

Rowan College at Gloucester County (formerly Gloucester County College) is located in Sewell, New Jersey.  They offer a generic nursing track and an LPN to RN track.  Rowan College has partnerships with other universities, such as Rowan University, Drexel University an Wilmington University, allowing nursing students to attend both schools simultaneously, earning credits for both their RN an BSN degrees.

Eastern New Mexico University – Roswell is located in Roswell, New Mexico.  ENMUR offers an ADN program.  At this time, ENMUR does not offer an LPN to RN option at  their school.

Rappahannock Community College is located in Glenns, Virginia.  They offer an ADN program that is completed in five semesters. They also have recently offered an advanced placement option for LPNs.  RCC broke ground in 1970 and opened its doors in 1971.

Central Carolina Technical College is located in Sumter, South Carolina.  They offer an ADN program and an LPN to ADN program.  The LPN to ADN program allows for advanced placement into the ADN program.

West Hills College – Lemoore is located in Lemoore, California.  They offer an RN program and an LVN to RN program.  They also offer the 30-unit option for LVNs.  The LVN to RN program is three semesters, beginning with a summer semester.  The LVN to RN students then meet up with the traditional RN students to finish out the final two semesters.

New River Community College is located in Dublin, Virginia.  NRCC offers an ADN program and an LPN to RN bridge program.  The bridge program can be completed in 3 semesters.  Botth programs can be extended and be completed on a part-time basis.

Passaic County Community College is located in Patterson, New Jersey.  They offer a nurse education (RN) and an LPN mobility (LPN to RN) program.  The RN program is offered as a “day” or “evening” option, making it flexible for various types of learners.

Westchester Community College opened in 1953 and is located in Valhalla, NY. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program. Graduates from their program are guaranteed admission to a SUNY four-year campus to complete their BSN if they so desire. Applicants are required to take the TEAS exam, a determinant of admission to the nursing program. The TEAS exam is a 3.5 hour long examination in math, English, reading, and science. During the first three semesters at WCC students will have three days of program commitments every week, consisting of 1 day of class, 1 day of clinical, and 1 day of lab. During the last semester students will have a 4-day school week, consisting of 2 days of class and 2 days of clinical.

WCC does not offer an evening-only option, but does have evening clinical options. Advanced placement is available for LPNs. WCC enrolls students annually in the fall. Westchester Community College also has a daycare center on-site, the Virginia Marx Children’s Center provides care for preschool children of both staff and students.

Central Oregon Community College is located in Bend, Oregon.  COCC offers ADN program.  Their program is a career ladder program, with an exit point that at the Practical Nurse (PN) and Registered Nurse (RN) levels.  Their program is highly competitive.

Lincoln Memorial University is located in Harrogate, Tennessee.  They offer a variety of undergraduate options for their nursing students – an ASN program, a BSN program, and an RN to BSN program.  The RN to BSN program is offered completely online.

Marshall University is located in Huntington, West Virginia.  They offer an ASN degree through a partnership with St. Mary’s School of Nursing and Marshall University.  They also offer a BSN degree, which is the largest BSN program within a university setting in the region.  They also offer an online RN to BSN option.

Riverside City College is located in Riverside, California.  Riverside City College’s ADN program was founded in 1957, and is nationally recognized as number two in the state of California for program completion.  They offer an LVN, RN, RN to LVN and a 30-unit option program.

Peninsula College is located in Port Angeles, Washington.  They offer an ADN program.  They offer advanced placement for LPNs, but only if spaces allow in the program – they do not have spaces available for the 2016-2017 academic year.  Peninsula College offers dozens of scholarships to its nursing students for those that apply.

Southern Maine Community College is located in South Portland, Maine.  They offer an ASN and an ASN – LPN Upgrade Option.  The LPN Upgrade Option allows the LPN to become an RN.  SMCC is proud to offer over 45 degrees to over 7,000 students.

Alvin Community College is located in Alvin, Texas.  They offer a vocational certificate, an ADN degree and 1 year LVN-RN transition program.  The LVN-RN program takes only 10-20 students each June, whereas the ADN program takes 40 students twice yearly.

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is located in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  OCtech offers a practical nursing program, an ADN program and an ADN FLEX program; the FLEX program is the LPN to ADN program operates from January to December, with classes being offered on-campus and online.  Clinicals are offered on weekends.

North Arkansas College is located in Harrison, Arkansas.  They offer both an LPN to RN program and an RN program.  Their LPN to RN program is offered yearly, beginning in January.  In addition to meeting the prerequisite requirements that all RN students must meet, the LPN to RN program requires its students to have practiced as an LPN for at least 3 months or 120 hours, and have this verified by their employer.

Santa Barbara City College is located in Santa Barbara, California.  Their school of nursing educates CNAs, LVNs, an RNs.  They also have an LVN to RN option.  They also have two LVN to to RN options; both will require the same nursing classes but do allow entrance to LVNs with different prerequisites.

Brunswick Community College is located in Bolivia, North Carolina.  BCC offers a practical nursing program and an ADN program.  Their ADN program requires that its students complete a certified nursing aide (CNA) certification or have their LPN prior to enrollment in the program.

Santa Monica College is located in Santa Monica, California.  They offer an ADN and an LVN to ADN program.  The LVN to ADN program can be completed in three semesters.  The LVN seeking entrance into the LVN to ADN program must have at least one year of nursing experience within the past two years and must also have IV certification.

Kishwaukee College is located in Malta, Illinois.  Their nursing program began in 1970, but evolved into an RN program in 1975.  They graduate 80 new RNs yearly.  At this time, their program is strictly an RN program, without an LPN to RN option.

Central Wyoming College is located in Riverton, Wyoming.  They offer an ADN program and an LPN to RN Completion option.  Classes are on-campus, but they do utilize simulation and skills laboratories to practice nursing skills.  They also occasionally utilize other technology, such as e-textbooks and mobile apps.

Trident Technical College is located in Charleston, South Carolina.  They offer several degree options for students looking to break into nursing; they offer a practical nursing and an ADN program.  In addition, they offer an LPN-ADN program, which begins each summer.  They also offer an accelerated ADN program, which is designed for students holding a prior bachelor’s degree; it is completed in 15 months.

Mendocino College is located in Ukiah, California.  They offer both an RN program and an LVN to RN program; their LVN to RN program is a bit shorter, being three semesters as opposed to four semesters.  They are proud to boast that their most current NCLEX-RN pas rate is 100%.

Cabarrus College of Health Sciences is located within Carolinas Healthcare System.  The school educates a variety of healthcare professionals, from nurses to pharmacy technicians to occupational therapists.  The Louise Harkey School of Nursing offers an ADN program and a BSN program; the BSN program is specifically an RN to BSN program, allowing for a seamless transition to a bachelor’s degree for its ADN graduates.

Rose State College is located in Midwest City, Oklahoma.  They offer an ADN degree program.  They also offer a Career Ladder Track, which allows LPNs, paramedics and military medics to bridge into the ADN program.  Both options can be completed online or in the traditional classroom.  Classes may be daytime or evenings, with clinical experiences varying from mornings or afternoons.  The Career Ladder track can be completed in 2 semesters.

Columbia College was founded in 1851, and is a private liberal arts college based in Columbia, Missouri. CC offers an ADN program, a BSN program, and an online RN to BSN program.

The BSN program at Columbia College is CCNE accredited and designed to prepare students for a successful career in the nursing field and prepares them for leadership roles. Students learn skills in various specialties and community care, as well as in basic medical surgical nursing. Patient safety and quality care stand at the forefront of CC’s program. Students will develop clinical reasoning and decision-making skills, as well as collaboration techniques that prepares them for interdisciplinary teamwork in diverse healthcare settings.The BSN program is a great fit for those with no previous nursing education and to LPNs. The online RN to BSN program is a good option for busy individuals balancing a nursing job who wish to advance their careers. As the program is online, students are granted a lot of flexibility in pacing the coursework.

Those interested in the ADN program can apply to either the main campus or the Lake of the Ozarks program, though they may always apply for both. The Columbia, MO program accepts applications on a bi-annual basis, whereas the Lake of the Ozarks program enrolls students annually.

St. Joseph’s College of Nursing is located in Syracuse NY and offers an ACEN accredited ADN program. They offer several tracks towards completion. The Weekday RN option requires four-semesters of attendance and takes two years to complete. The Evening/Weekend RN option begins in the summer, and classes meet every other weekend from Friday afternoon through Sunday.

They also offer a dual degree partnership program with Le Moyne College, which requires students to study at Le Moyne for the first and last year if the program, and the second and third year will be spent at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing. This program is suitable for students seeking a more traditional college experience. Another program offered is the accelerated dual degree partnership with Le Moyne College. This 18-month option is ideal for students who hold a previous non-nursing bachelor’s degree who want to become a nurse. Upon graduation from the program, students will have earned an ADN from St. Joseph’s College as well as a BSN from Le Moyne College.

Motlow State Community College is located in Tullahoma, Tennessee.  They offer an AAS – Two-Year Path to RN ad AAS – One-Year Path, LPN to RN.  They also have articulation programs in place so that students may elect to transfer to a four-year university after graduation.

Three Rivers Community College was founded in 1992 and is located in Norwich, CT. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program that was co-designed with six other schools, known as the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program. Their program is highly competitive, and graduates from the program are very likely to find employment in nearby healthcare facilities. LPNs are eligible for advanced placement, though the length of their course of study depends on an individual basis. They will take a bridge course and be assessed by specialized nursing advisors who ultimately determine placement in the program.

Three Rivers also has agreements with numerous nearby colleges, including Yale University, offering graduates a seamless transition into a BSN program. The program has a great reputation in the nearby area for preparing competent nurses, as well as their dedication to supporting the long-term goals of their students. Scholarships and financial aid are offered, and students will have an academic advisor to guide them through the process. Those interested in the program may apply once annually for enrollment in the fall.

Wharton County Junior College is located in Wharton, Texas.  They offer a vocational nursing program, an ADN program and an LVN to ADN program; the LVN to ADN program is designed to be finished in one year, with students doing back-to-back semesters.

Meridian Community College is a public community college in Meridian, Mississippi that first opened its doors in 1937. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program that provides students with the intellectual and practical development necessary for a successful career in health care. For LPNs and Paramedics, MCC has an accelerated ADN track, which moves them through the curriculum in three semesters rather than four.

MCC’s program is designed for those seeking a path towards a career as a registered nurse. Upon completion of the program’s requirements, students will receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and are eligible to apply and take the NCLEX exam.

The program combines nursing courses with general education courses, along with hands-on clinical experience. MCC’s ADN curriculum combines traditional learning with laboratory exercises and clinical experience in affiliated hospitals. Students may enroll in both the fall and the spring and must attend full-time (12 or more semester credit hours) unless admitted into the part-time program.

Harper College is located in Palatine, Illinois.  Their nursing department graduated their first RNs in 1967.  They offer a practical nursing program, and RN program and an RN to BSN completion program.  Harper College is partnered with Benedictine University to offer the RN to BSN program on the Harper College campus for its RNs.

Williston State College is located in Williston, North Dakota.  Their program is considered a 1+1 program, where the first year earns the student an LPN certificate and license, and the second year earns the student an RN degree.  Their program is designed under the Dakota Nursing Program.

Los Angeles Valley College is located in Valley Glen, California.  Their program offers an RN program, an LVN to RN option and an LVN 30 unit option.  They also offer an ADN-BSN collaborative program, which links the student to California State University.  This allows the student to obtain their ADN degree and continue immediately for their BSN degree while working as an RN.

Onondoga Community College is located in Saratoga, NY. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program, and offers a hybrid curriculum. Theoretical components of the curriculum, mostly involving nursing theory, are taught online and reviewed in face-to-face settings. Students will have hands on clinical and lab experiences, as well as one-on-one sessions with faculty to ensure knowledge is being acquired appropriately and adequately. Because of its hybrid set up, students are able to complete the program at a flexible pace, allowing them to retain part-time employment and take care of their families. OCC also offers LPNs up to 10 hours of credit for their previous education, but they will still have to complete at least three semesters of nursing courses.

The coursework is a blend of general knowledge, nursing theory, and clinical experience. The core values of the nursing curriculum consist of safe and competent practice, diversity, leadership, critical thinking, caring, technology, and professionalism.

Eastern Kentucky University is located in Richmond, Kentucky.  EKU offers a traditional BSN program, an RN to BSN program and a second degree BSN program.  They also have a wide variety of post-graduate options for those who want to continue their education after graduating with their BSN degree.

Maria College is a private Catholic school in Albany, NY. They offer an ADN program, as well as an RN to BSN program, and both are ACEN accredited. The campus has a 6,500 square foot nursing teaching and learning facility, providing students with simulated patient-care experiences and hands-on learning. Maria College’s ADN program prepares students for a career in the nursing field by laying a foundation of general education and clinical experience. The program does offer different options for attendance, providing access to traditional and non-traditional students. Students may choose evening or daytime sessions. The program has a small student to teacher ratio, which allows students to receive personal development and guidance as they work through the curriculum.

The RN to BSN program can be completed on a full time or part time basis, and is designed for RNs who want to further develop their knowledge and career prospects. They also offer reduced tuition rates for RNs who work at partnered healthcare institutions.

Umpqua Community College is located in Roseburg, Oregon.  They offer an ADN degree.  Students may also elect to co-enroll inn Oregon Health Sciences University, meaning that they will attend both schools simultaneously, one for their ADN, the other for their BSN.

Palomar College is located in San Marcos, California.  They offer two types of RN degrees – an Associate of Arts (AA) in Nursing and an Associate of Science (AS) in Nursing.  Both have identical nursing coursework, with the AA program requiring additional general education credits.  They also have an LVN to RN option and an LVN 30-unit option.  The LVN 30-unit option allows an LVN to take the coursework required to take the NCLEX-RN in one year, without receiving either an AA or AS degree.  Of note with this option is that this is specific to California – this license may not transfer to other states.

El Camino Community College is located in Torrance, California.  They offer an ADN, LVN to ADN and a 30 unit option.  In addition, they do allow students to apply to their program with advanced placement; these students include LVN/LPNs, LPTs and transfers from other accredited nursing programs.

Since 1903, the Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing has educated students in the nursing field. The school is located on the second floor of St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy, NY and offers an immersive, ACEN accredited ADN program. Because of the school’s ideal location, students are exposed to seamless clinical experiences. The Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing is affiliated with St. Peter’s Health Partners, which consists of an extensive healthcare and community network, connecting students with opportunities in various healthcare settings.

The program further boasts a small student teacher ratio, ensuring that each student receives one-on-one attention. The faculty places importance on a holistic approach to patient care, incorporating evidence-based and culturally sensitive principles into preparing nurses who are excellent team players, communicators, and care givers. Samaritan also has partnerships with various colleges throughout the state that offer BSN program, providing a seamless transfer into these program if a student wishes to do so.

Randolph Community College is located in Asheboro, North Carolina.  They offer a ADN program.  They also offer an RN to BSN Outreach Option, which is offered in conjunction with Winston-Salem University.  This allows students to be a student of Winston-Salem University, but take their classes (at least a portion of them) at Randolph Community College

Illinois Valley Community College is located in Oglesby, Illinois.  Their nursing program offers an RN option and an Advanced Placement for LPNs.  The advanced placement option allows the LPN to become an RN in three semesters.  They require that LPNs have a minimum of one year of work experience prior to admittance into the program.

Carteret Community College is located in Morehead City, North Carolina.  CCC offers a practical nursing program and an RN program.  They use a “points system” in deciding who gets in to their program and students with prior healthcare experience, such as LPNs, respiratory therapists, paramedics, and CNAs get extra points.

Jefferson Community College opened its doors in 1961, and is located in Watertown, NY. The college offers an ADN program that is ACEN accredited. Nursing students at JCC will benefit from the small class sizes and the simulation laboratory. The program does come with two different pacing options: full-time weekday, meaning that students will complete the program in two academic years, with classes beginning in August; or there’s a part-time weekend option, which is two full years—meaning a summer semester is included as well—and it starts each January.

JCC has transfer agreements with several baccalaureate programs, providing for an easy transition from an ADN to a BSN, if desired. Students will become acquainted with the various specialties in the nursing field, such as pediatrics, medical/surgical nursing, and pharmacology. JCC boasts a caring faculty that takes a student-oriented and supportive approach to preparing excellent nurses.

Elizabethtown Community and Technical College is located in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.  They offer an ASN program.  At this time they do not offer an LPN to RN program.  As a whole, Elizabethtown Community and Technical College graduates approximately 500 students annually.

Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health is located in Los Angeles, California.  This community college is owned and operated by the County of Los Angeles.  The nursing program began in 1895 and has evolved over the years into the program it is today; it graduates 100 to 150 RNs yearly.

Weatherford College is located in Weatherford, Texas.  They offer both a vocational nursing program and an ADN program.  This college has been existence since 1869.  Since its inception, it has gone through a variety of name changes and organizational changes and will be continuing to expand – it will have expansions and renovations in the near future.

Inver Hills Community College is located in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.  They offer an ADN and a BSN degree.  Inver Hills Community College helped to develop the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education (MANE) curriculum, which “encourages a deep understanding of key nursing concepts while addressing the changing health care environment.”

Austin Community College is located in Austin, Texas.  They offer a vocational nursing program, a traditional AD program and a career mobility program.  The career mobility program is an LVN to RN option – they also offer this program to students with other healthcare experience, such as students coming from the disciplines of: Paramedic, Dental Hygiene, Radiology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Sonography, Respiratory Therapy, and Surgical Technology

Bethel College – Indiana is located in Mishawaka, Indiana.  Their nursing program offers a variety of programs to fit the needs of their students – they have an ADN program and a BSN program.  The also have an RN to BSN program.  Their RN to BSN program can be completed in 12 or 20 months, by attending classes one night per week or two nights per week.  Classes can also be attended on campus or online.

St. Luke’s College is located in Sioux City, Iowa.  Their college is unique because it is a medical center based college – it is the only one in their area, and one of a handful in the entire country.  The college is devoted entirely to healthcare degrees.  They offer both an ASN and a BSN program.

Los Angeles City College is located in Los Angeles, California.  Acceptance into their program is based on a “lottery” – qualified applicants must meet multiple requirements (such as prerequisites, an assessment test, and an application).  All that qualify are placed into the lottery and those who are drawn are given entrance into their program.  Graduates from their program may opt to attend Cal State University LA for their ADN to BSN program; this will allow the graduate to work as an RN while continuing their education.

Endicott College is located in Beverley, Massachusetts.  Their RN program is specifically an RN to BSN program.  It is a hybrid program, meaning that it is a combination of online and face-to-face coursework.  Their program is also unique in that they transfer courses do not have a time limit, meaning that RNs can be out of school for many years and still go back for their BSN without retaking courses.

Citrus College is located in Glendora, California.  They offer an LVN program, an RN program and an LVN to RN program.  Their nursing program is fairly new compared to other nursing programs in California – their LVN to RN program was founded in 2007, with their ADN program forming in 2008.

Treasure Valley Community College is located in Ontario, Oregon.  Their offer an ADN  program.  Admission into their program is based on a points system; students with healthcare experience, such as LPNs, paramedics, and nurses aides, can earn more points based on the number of hours they have practiced nursing.

Truckee Meadows Community College is located in Reno, Nevada.  The Maxine S. Jacobs Nursing Program is an ADN program.  Their program is full-time program.  It is also unique in that it requires its students to complete a certified nursing assistant (CNA) program prior to applying.

Ocean County College is located in Toms River, New Jersey.  Ocean County College has multiple options for its nursing students; they do offer a traditional nursing program.  They also offer a career mobility program, which is an LPN to RN program.  Unique to their college is the On-site Online Nursing program – this program requires students to attend class one day per week on-site, with the rest being online.  Students must have prior healthcare experience to be accepted into this program.

West Kentucky Community and Technical College is located in Paducah, Kentucky.  They offer an ADN program and an LPN to RN accelerated program.  They also accept transfer nursing students if there is space available in their programs.

Skagit Valley College is located in Mount Vernon, Washington.  They offer an ADN degree.  They also offer an LPN to RN program.  The LPN to RN program is part-time.  Both degrees are designed to be transfer programs, enabling the nurse to transfer to a four-year college to earn their BSN.

Gateway Community College is located in New Haven, Connecticut.  They are part of the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program, which is a network of RN programs offered at six Connecticut community colleges.  All of the programs require the same classes.  All also offer an advanced placement for LPNs, meaning that the LPN can enter the program in the third semester as they have prior nursing experience.

Central Maine Community College is located in Auburn, Maine.  They offer an ADN program.  LPNs can gain entrance into their program; they enter the same program but may be able to skip a few courses.  CMCC currently has about 3,000 students and graduates about 300 students each year.

Moberly Area Community College is located in Moberly, Missouri.  They offer an ADN program and a virtual accelerated ADN program.  The virtual program is designed for LPNs to earn their ADN degree in 12 months.

Blue Ridge Community and Technical College is located in Martinsburg, West Virginia.  They offer an ASN degree option.  Blue Ridge Community and Technical College originated over 40 years ago and was originally called Shepherd Community College.  It was renamed Blue Ridge Community and Technical College in 2006.

Frederick Community College is located in Frederick, Maryland.  They offer an ADN program.  Unique to their program is that they offer a day program and an evening/weekend program, which allows students to pick a program that best fits their needs.

Becker College is located in Worcester, MA. Their nursing division was established in 1982, and today they offer 3 ACEN accredited programs: an ADN program, a BSN program, an RN to BSN program as well as an LPN advanced placement option. The ADN program is a two-year track that fosters a close-knit learning environment to prepare students to deliver quality care in various healthcare settings. Licensed Practical Nurses may be eligible for advanced placement standing. The four-year BSN program is for those students who just graduated from high school. It incorporates a core foundation in the liberal arts with nursing science and clinical work. For busy nurses looking to advance their credentials, Becker College’s RN to BSN program is completely online. This flexible curriculum is compatible with full-time work schedules.  This is a four-semester program that can be completed at any desired length of time (up to 5 years).

Students studying on campus will benefit from the simulation lab in a collaborative environment. The nursing school at Becker College is highly competitive and offers a caring and highly qualified community of faculty and students.

Linn-Benton Community College is located in Albany, Oregon.  They have an ADN program.  LPNs may be accepted for advanced placement, on a space available basis.  Linn-Benton Community College does have articulation agreements with Oregon Health Sciences University and Linfield College for students to enroll in to complete their BSN after graduation.

Owensboro Community and Technical College is located in Owensboro, Kentucky.  They have an ADN and an LPN to ADN program.  They are proud to boast that their pass rate of the NCLEX-RN has been above 95% for the past 4 years.

Santa Fe College is located in Gainesville, Florida.  They offer an RN program, a nursing bridge program and a BSN program.  Their bridge program is designed for LPNs and paramedics to achieve their ASN degree, while their BSN program is “limited access” and is designed specifically for nurses who already have their ASN degree.

Robeson Community College is located in Lumberton, North Carolina.  RCC offers an 2 ADN options – a general ADN option and a premajor nursing option.  The premajor option allows the student to take university credits in preparation for a BSN degree after graduation from RCC, which will transfer to a variety of North Carolina universities.

The Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing & Health Sciences is a private not-for-profit school in Cape Girardeau, MO. What is unique to this institution is its narrow focus on health care education and career preparation. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program, which has four different tracks to suit various student needs and accommodating those who want to balance a career with further education. The four options offered are an accelerated and a part-time LPN to RN Bridge track, a full-time basic track, and a part-time Paramedic to RN track offered Mondays and Thursdays.

For those who already hold an ADN degree and are RNs, the school offers an RN to BSN program. Within this program, there are further options: students may enroll for a two-year full time, part time, or accelerated course of study. Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing & Health Sciences has a dedication to accommodating student needs. Beyond these generous program offerings, they provide robust educational resources, small class sizes, knowledgeable faculty, as well as clinical hands-on learning at Southeast Hospital. Their nursing programs focus on enhancing communication skills, use of technology and informatics, critical thinking, leadership and management, integration of research findings and the ability to interpret statistics.

Missouri State University is located in Springfield, Missouri. The division of nursing offers two BSN tracks: a two-year BSN and a four-year BSN. The four-year BSN is akin to most traditional BSN programs. The two-year option is a transfer-friendly program, tailored to those who wish to complete their college career at Missouri State if they’ve already completed college credits. This also applies for those who have already earned an ADN degree or a non-nursing bachelor’s degree. Students can enroll into the nursing program twice a year for full-time study.

During the four-year BSN programs, students will be immersed in a traditional college environment whilst still engaging with clinical programs. MSU’s program is community-based, giving students exposure to different local environments in which nurses practice. This provides a valuable overview of the possibilities a nurse’s future may hold. The program is selective, but student-centered, allowing students to receive an education from dedicated faculty members who take a student-centered approach.

MSU’s mission is to prepare graduates who are equipped with the skillset to provide excellent care with a deliberate approach in a multitude of settings. Additionally, there’s an emphasis on communication, critical thinking, and therapeutic nursing intervention skills, as well as the incorporation of a liberal arts core.

Northeast Community College is located in Norfolk, Nebraska.  Their nursing program is unique; students who apply first complete their practical nursing diploma.  If they have an adequate grade point average, they are able to continue for their RN degree.  The RN portion of the program may be completed on a full-time or part-time basis

Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City is a public institution that was founded in 1961 in Oklahoma City, OK. OSU’s department of health sciences places great importance on diversity and inclusion, striving to preserve their community comprised of individuals with wildly different backgrounds and life experiences.They offer an ADN program that is ACEN accredited with two pathways: the traditional pathway, and an LPN to RN and Paramedic to RN bridge program.

The traditional 2-year track is a 72-credit hour curriculum that combines classroom instruction with laboratory activities and clinical experience. The bridge program is comprised of a 58-hour curriculum, giving LPNs and Paramedics the ability to complete the coursework in a shorter amount of time. Students may apply twice a year for enrollment in the fall or in the spring. OSU offers many scholarship programs to help fund education within the health sciences. Faculty members of the program are dedicated to the wellbeing of students and ensuring they are well prepared for the NCLEX exam and their future careers in the nursing field.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, Kentucky.  They have a variety of nursing option.  They have an ADN degree, a paramedic to ADN option, a post-licensure program (this allows an RN to become a BSN) and a pre-licensure program (this allows a traditional student to become a BSN).

Cypress College is located in Cypress, California.  Cypress College boasts that their Health Science Division programs are ranked among the highest in the nation and the state, with NCLEX-RN pass rates that are higher than national standards.  They offer an RN and an LVN to RN career mobility program.

Delaware Technical Community College is located in Wilmington, Delaware.  They offer a traditional ADN program and an LPN to ADN program.  Their college is also a “Connected Degree” program, meaning that the student makes an early decision to transfer to either Delaware State University or Wilmington University to pursue their BSN degree after obtaining their ADN degree.

Delaware Technical Community College is located in Dover, Delaware.  They offer a traditional ADN program and an LPN to ADN program.  Their college is also a “Connected Degree” program, meaning that the student makes an early decision to transfer to either Delaware State University or Wilmington University to pursue their BSN degree after obtaining their ADN degree.

Walla Walla Community College is located in Walla Walla, Washington.  They offer a practical nursing program and an ADN program.  The program is a transfer degree program, where the degree transfers to certain universities and the student will only need to complete one year of schooling in order to earn their BSN.

Carrington College has multiple campuses across eight states, one of which is in Reno, Nevada.  They offer a practical nursing program, an RN program and a bridge program, for LPNs seeking a degree as an RN.  Carrington College is a network of campuses that focus on educating healthcare professionals, using “hands-on” training.

North Hennepin Community College is located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota.  They offer an ASN and an ASN – Advanced Standing.  The Advanced Standing is their LPN to RN program.  NHCC students may enroll in a partner school with the Minnesota Alliance for Nursing Education, which would enable them to complete three semesters post-graduation, allowing them to earn their BSN.

The Chandler-Gilbert Community College (CGCC) Maricopa Nursing Program is accredited by the ACEN and approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. CGCC offers the following nursing programs:

• Practical Nursing
• Registered Nurse (AAS)
• Students planning to earn their BSN and transfer to ASU may be able to enroll into the Maricopa-ASU Partnership Program (MAPP).

CGCC school of nursing provides a “learner-centered educational environment that supports the mission of Maricopa Nursing, a district-wide curriculum with a variety of coursework committed to preparing future nurses in a dynamic, multicultural world.”

During your clinicals, nursing students will work directly with patients, nurses, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. You will receive hands-on experience in community agencies, long-term care facilities, and hospitals. Clinical experiences are offered in a number of inpatient and outpatient settings.

College of Central Florida is located in Ocala, Florida.  They offer an RN program, a bridge program (an LPN to RN program) and an RN to BSN program.  The bridge program is designed for the nurse who holds an LPN license and the RN to BSN program is designed for the nurse who already holds an RN license.

Great Bay Community College is located in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.  GBCC offers an associate degree RN program.  Their program is unique in that it allows students to earn certification for licensed nursing assistant (LNA) after Nursing I course and to take the NCLEX-PN to earn their LPN after the Nursing III course.

Somerset Community College is located in Somerset, Kentucky.  They offer an ADN program and an LPN to ADN program.  Their LPN to ADN program is designed for the working nurse – it is specifically set in an evening/weekend format.

Capital Community College (CCC) offers an ASN and is located in Hartford, CT. The nursing program philosophy emphasizes the dynamic, professional relationship between the student and faculty, focusing on the creation of an open and positive learning environment. The program is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Applications to the ASN program are open between November and February, with each prospective class starting in the fall of the application year. The program also allows nurses who are already LPNs to potentially begin in the third semester of the program. This option is not definite and will be determined based on class size and individual needs.

The vision of the CCC Nursing program is to professionally and personally prepare students for a rewarding career of service in the nursing field. They strive to achieve this through education using a Concept-Based Curriculum (CBC) as well as striving to create life-long learners.

Mt. Hood Community College is located in Gresham, Oregon.  They offer an ADN program.  They also accept LPNs into the third quarter of the program, contingent on their being space available.  MTCC is a partner in the Oregon Corsortium for Nursing Education (OCNE), which means that students may have co-admission to MTCC and Oregon Health & Science University School of Nursing.

Southwestern Illinois College has locations in Belleville, Granite City and Red Bud, Illinois.  They offer an RN program.  They also have an LPN Articulation program.  This program allows LPNs to take prerequisite classes as required; if all classes are passed successfully in the allotted time frame, “escrowed” credits will be awarded.  If the LPN does not want to go through this process, they may opt to enroll in the general RN program.

Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is located in Salisbury, North Carolina.  RCCC offers a practical nursing program and an ADN program.  ADN program participants are required to earn their certified nursing assistant (CNA) certification prior to enrollment in the program.

Daytona State College is located in Daytona Beach, Florida.  Their college offers $15,000 in scholarships to its nursing and allied health students.  Nursing programs available are a practical nursing program, a transition into professional nursing (an LPN to RN program), an ADN program and a BSN program, which is actually an RN to BSN program and limited specifically to those already holding an RN license.

Sandhills Community College is located in Pinehurst, North Carolina.  They offer an ADN program.  They have very specific requirements for their nursing program and everything must be completed according to their stages.  In addition, they require that their students obtain their certified nurses aide (CNA) certification prior to enrollment in the program.

Eastern Oklahoma State College is located in Wilburton, OK. They offer an ACEN accredited ADN program that combines nursing theory with health related sciences and general education. They do offer an LPN to RN bridge program as well. Eastern Oklahoma State College’s ADN program was established in the 1971, and the transition track followed 14 years later in 1985.

The program is rooted in Bruner’s learning theory, which assumes learning to be an active process that requires theory and hands-on application of the material. The nursing school’s mission is to provide accessible and affordable education for those seeking a career in the nursing field and to take a holistic approach to the discipline. The program is close-knit and takes a student and community centered approach to learning. Students will have close faculty guidance and support as well as clinical experiences in nearby communities. One class of students is enrolled annually in the fall.

Community College of Baltimore County is located in Baltimore, Maryland.  They offer an ADN, LPN to ADN and an RN (ATB) Option.  The ATB Option allows the student to be enrolled in the ADN program while beginning coursework for their BSN – this option is available at Frostburg University, Notre Dame of Maryland University, Stevenson University and Towson University.

Indian River State College is located in Fort Pierce, Florida.  Their nursing program is unique in that it uses a “guided pathway” program.  Students may opt to begin as a nursing assistant, eventually becoming an LPN, then progressing towards their RN.  Finally, the BSN is available for students that have completed their RN at IRSC.

Lawson State Community College is located in Birmingham, Alabama; there is also a campus in Bessemer, Alabama for an evening RN program.  The school boasts that their nursing program is competitive and prestigious – and difficult to gain entrance.  Although their is a minimum GPA requirement, it is recommended to maintain a high GPA and perform at a high level in all science courses.  It is even recommended that their students take additional biology classes to ready themselves for their nursing program – classes that are not required for the nursing program.

Norwalk Community College is located in Norwalk, Connecticut.  They are part of the Connecticut Community College Nursing Program, which is a network of RN programs offered at six Connecticut community colleges.  All of the programs require the same classes.  All also offer an advanced placement for LPNs, meaning that the LPN can enter the program in the third semester as they have prior nursing experience.

Rock Valley College is located in Rockford, Illinois.  They offer an AAS RN degree.  Rock Valley College also has a partnership with five local universities (Indiana-Wesleyan University, Northern Illinois University, Olivet-Nazarene University, St. Anthony College of Nursing and University of Illinois in Chicago); these universities offer RN to BSN programs that Rock Valley College RN graduates may attend after passing their NCLEX-RN.

Morgan Community College is located in Fort Morgan, Colorado.  They offer an RN program and an advanced placement option, which allows LPNs to apply for entrance into the RN program, skipping the initial semester.  They also offer an exit option, allowing the student to exit at a designated point in the program with a licensed practical nursing certificate.

Tompkins Cortland Community College is located in Dryden, NY. The college offers an ACEN accredited ADN program with a focus on providing students with clinical opportunities in various health care settings. There are scholarships available exclusively to nursing students. Students may also take on an internship during the summer following the second semester of the program, as well as during the winter break following the third semester. These internships are a total of 100 to 150 hours, with guidance from a faculty mentor. The program has business partners who offer graduates from the Tompkins Cortland program positions in their medical facilities. The college is also part of the SUNY system, thereby providing students with transfer opportunities to 4-year schools and university centers. The program enrolls a new class annually in the fall.

In partnership with Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Tompkins Cortland offers an evening nursing program in a hybrid format. There will be online instruction, as well as face-to-face and clinical experiences. In-person instruction is thrice weekly, on Monday, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4pm to 10pm.

Metropolitan Community College is located in Omaha, Nebraska.  Their ADN nursing program is reserved specifically for licensed practical nurses.  It is offered twice yearly – fall and summer.  The fall program is “traditional”, whereas the summer program requires that students be available on evenings and weekends.

Reynolds Community College is located in Richmond, Virginia.  They offer a practical nursing program, an ADN program and an LPN to ADN program. The LPN to ADN program can be completed full-time or part-time; they also have traditional classtimes or evening/weekend options, which makes it ideal for the working nurse.

Southwestern Community College is located in Creston, Iowa.  Their nursing program is unique; they describe it as a “ladder program.”  Their students first complete their LPN.  This allows them to earn their LPN degree and work within a year, and simultaneously obtain the AAS in nursing.  They also have the option of opting out of the RN portion.

Ameritech College of Healthcare is located in Draper, Utah.  The college educates nurses, dental assistants, medical assistants and occupational therapy assistants.  Their nursing program is an ADN degree that is designed to be completed quickly, in less than 2 years.  They also offer an RN to BSN completion option, which is an online program and can be completed in 3 semesters.

Shoreline Community College is located in Shoreline, Washington.  They offer an ADN program with 2 options – a six-quarter option and a ten-quarter option.  The six-quarter option means that the student graduates in six semesters and the 10-quarter option means the student graduates in ten semesters.  The 10-quarter option is ideal for students who have other obligations or have not done well in a full-time nursing program.

Coastal Carolina Community College is located in Jacksonville, North Carolina.  CCCC offers a practical nursing program and an ADN program.  They also offer an ADN transition option, which allows LPNs to have advanced placement into the second semester of the program.