Department of Nursing
LPN-RN Transition
The Department offers two options for students who are currently licensed as LPNs or LPTNs.
Option 1: Traditional (4 semester) Program
Entry into the program is in the first semester (Fall semester). Students interested in this option should review Traditional RN Program Admission Information.
Option 2: Transition
Students enter in January and complete the program in three semesters (summer semester not offered). Applications for this option are accepted no later than September 30 (Spring semester LPN to RN class).
To be considered for admission to Nursing 1417 (LPN to RN Transition) the student must:
- Complete HESI Admission Assessment Exam. (A minimum score of 70 is recommended.)
- Be a graduate of a State Board of Nursing approved LPN or LPTN program.
- Meet work experience requirement:
- less than 12 months after LPN/LPTN graduation: no Skills Competency testing required for admission to transition option.
- greater than 12 months after LPN/LPTN graduation: no Skills Competency testing required if during past 12 to 24 months have had at least 1000 hours of nursing employment. Employment verification letter must be provided with application.
- Have a current, unencumbered LPN or LPTN license in the state of nursing practice.
- Be admitted to SAU with regular or conditional admission status and maintain a 2.0 at SAU. Transfer students currently enrolled in other universities at the time of application will be considered for admission into the nursing program if the following documents are on file in the SAU Office of Admissions by September 30: completed SAU application form; valid ACT or SAT scores, completed high school transcript or GED scores, and college transcripts through the previous semester; and required immunization records. International students must contact the International Student Services office. Admission to the University does not mean automatic admission to the Department of Nursing.
- Recognize that priority ranking will be given to those who have successfully completed MATH 1023 (College Algebra) or its equivalent. All developmental courses must be completed.
- Recognize that priority ranking will be given to those who have successfully completed CHEM 1013/1011 (General Chemistry I/Lab) or its equivalent. A 3-hour Chemistry course or a Chemistry course without a lab does not meet the Chemistry requirement.
- Have a minimum 2.5 GPA in Nursing Curriculum Support Courses (NCSC). GPA for admission to the department will be calculated based on NCSCs completed at the time of application. NCSCs are not prerequisites. It is not necessary to complete all courses in order to apply to the program; however, all science courses must be completed before entering NURS 2018 Medical/Surgical Nursing I.
- Submit a completed LPN-RN Fast Track application no later than September 30 for Spring semester LPN to RN class. Application forms may be obtained from our web site. Enclose a copy of all unofficial college transcripts.
- Mail application and unofficial transcripts to SAU, Department of Nursing, Admissions Committee, APPLICATION, P.O. Box 9406, Magnolia, AR 71754.
Modified: February 19, 2010 at 11:20 am
