Requirements
for the Transition Course of
Study from LPN to A.A.S. RN
The
transition
from LPN
to A.A.S.
RN is another
career
option
for Licensed
Practical
Nurses.
The transition
course
is open
to any
Licensed
Practical
Nurse who
fulfills
the following
criteria:
Successful
completion
of
an
accredited
practical
nursing
program.
Passed
the
NCLEX-PN.
Completed
CHE
4019
(a
combination
of
inorganic
and
organic
chemistry)
with
permission
from
the
Coordinator
and
a strong
background,
or
have
taken
CHE
4012
AND
4018.
Passed
the
NLN
Mobility
I Profile.
Have
a GPA
of
at
least
2.5
to
enter,
progress,
and
complete
the
program.
Have
taken
PSY
1032.
Passed
the
ACT
Reading
and
Writing
examinations.
Must
have
a grade
of
B or
better
in
ENG
1302.
Have
taken
MAT
1622
or
scored
at
least
32
or
better
on
the
placement
exam,
with
a minimum
score
of
14
in
Part
I.
Note:
If not
a graduate
of Hostos’ Certificate
Program
in Licensed
Practical
Nursing
or a
CUNY
certificate-bearing
Practical
Nursing
program,
the candidate
must
meet
the entrance
requirements
as outlined
on page
3 of
the Student
Handbook.
Suggested
Program
of
Study:
Semester
Credits
First
Semester
NUR
7000 Introduction
to Conceptsand Principles
of Nursing
