Northeastern Junior College 2025-2026 Catalog
LPN to Associate Advanced Placement Option (LPN to ADN)
LPNs who desire to further their education can enter the second year of the ADN program after completing NUR 189 Transition from LPN to ADN (3 credits) course. After successful completion of the 2nd year, these students are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN (nursing state board exam) to become a Registered Nurse (RN).
A student who wishes to enter the second year of the associate degree program must be a LPN in good standing and have all the prerequisites and general education requirements satisfactorily completed. Students who graduated from a practical nursing program three or more years ago have additional requirements for entry as part of the Colorado Articulation Agreement. Contact the nursing department for more information: 970-521-6701
| Required Pre-Admission Courses (Prerequisite Courses): | 29 Credits |
| ENG 121 English Composition I | 3 |
| HPR 108 DIetary Nutrition OR | 1 |
| HWE 100 Human Nutrition | 3 |
| BIO 201 Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 235 Human Growth & Development | 3 |
| BIO 204 Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 216 Pathophysiology | 4 |
| MAT 103 Math for Clinical Calculations OR higher level Math Course | 3 |
| Social Science Elective | 3 |
| Program Requirements | 24.5 Credits |
| NUR 180 Transition from LPN to ADN | 3 |
| NUR 206 Advanced Concepts of Medical-Surgical Nursing I | 6.5 |
| NUR 211 Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing | 4 |
| NUR 212 Pharmacology II | 2 |
| NUR 216 Advanced Concept of Medical-Surgical Nursing II | 5 |
| NUR 230 Transition to Professional Nursing | 4 |
| Transfer block credits from 1st Year | 21 Credits |
| Total Required Credits | 74.5 |
The ADN program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Contact information: 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, 404-975-5000.