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LPN to RN Program
LPN to RN Program
The LPN to RN Program is a pathway for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in New Jersey to obtain an associate degree in Nursing (A.S.). The curriculum provides students with the technical and interpersonal skills that qualify graduates with the ability to pass their National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN) in just one year.
Obtain your RN license as an LPN in just one year
Why Enroll with Middlesex College?
Fast, Affordable Training
– obtain your RN license in just one year at a low cost. Short-term training, long-term impact
Career Mobility
– accessibility to Middlesex County employers like Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health
Higher Income Ceiling
– in-demand career with higher growth potential
Admission Requirements:
Unencumbered New Jersey LPN License
Applicants must have
completed all developmental coursework or be exempted from the following exams:
English as a Second Language (ESL) Exam. If English is not your best language, and if you have not completed four years of high school English courses in the United States, you will need to be proficient on the ESL Exam before taking the College Placement Exam.
College Placement Exam (Accuplacer)
. All students must take the College Placement Exam unless they have received an exemption(s) determined by an admissions facilitator.
Provide proof of high school graduation or GED
. All applicants who attended a college outside of the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an accredited third-party.
We strongly recommend and prefer the use of
WES
(World Education Services) and
ECE
(Educational Credential Evaluators).
Cumulative GPA 2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale
If you have
completed 12 or more cumulative college credits
(pass or fail), your college GPA will be used.
College GPA calculation: If you have at least 12 completed college credits (pass or fail) within September 1, 2024 – December 18, 2026 (Fall 2024 – Fall 2026), a recalculated cumulative GPA will be used for the GPA calculation. If you do not have at least 12 completed college credits (pass or fail) within September 1, 2024 – December 18, 2026 (Fall 2024 – Fall 2026), a cumulative GPA will be used in the GPA calculation from all colleges attended.
If you have
completed less than 12 cumulative college credits
(pass or fail), your high school GPA (un-weighted) will be used.
If you do not have a high school cumulative GPA or 12 completed college credits, you must earn a college cumulative GPA with at least 12 completed college credits by the
December 18, 2026
deadline to be considered.
A grade of C or better is required in both a lab Biology and Chemistry course
The following courses must be completed prior to acceptance with a
grade of C or better:
Anatomy and Physiology I
(4 credits)
Anatomy and Physiology II
(4 credits)
Introductory Psychology
(3 credits)
English Composition I
(3 credits)
Life Span Development
(3 credits)
Program Curriculum
*Prior learning experience credits
Students who demonstrate a grade of C or better in a professional nursing course will receive two credits for NRB 135: Professional Nursing Issues and Trends. Students who hold a current, unencumbered LPN license are eligible to receive eight credits toward their degree requirements. To qualify, students must provide official verification of licensure through the appropriate State Board of Nursing.
Semester 1 (Summer)
Course Code
Course
Credits
NRB 133
LPN to RN Transition
BIO 211
Principles of Microbiology*
Semester 1 Credits: 12
Semester 2 (Fall)
Course Code
Course
Credits
NRB 231
Patient Centered Care Throughout the Lifespan
Eng 122
English Composition II*
Semester 2 Credits: 11
*BIO 211 and ENG 122 must be completed prior to starting NRB 232 in the Spring.
Semester 3 (Spring)
Course Code
Course
Credits
General Elective: Humanities
NRB 232
Nursing Care for the Adult with Advanced Medical Surgical Alterations
Semester 3 Credits: 12
Credits: 35
*Prior learning experience credits: 10
Total Credits: 62
(Spring Graduation)
Clinical experience
Individuals interested in applying to the program must have an unencumbered New Jersey LPN license. Students enrolled in the program participate in diverse clinical settings and experiences. Skills are taught and strengthened in the lab and the state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Lab.
Accreditation
This program has received provisional accreditation from the New Jersey Board of Nursing.
Applications for this in-demand program will open in August 2026.
Questions?
Contact Kara Kaldawi
PhD, RN, APN, GCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC
Phone:
732.906.4660
Email:
kkaldawi@middlesexcollege.edu
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