Associate of Applied Science (RNB-RN-AAS)
About the Program
The Nursing program at WCCCD offers a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN) Bridge program, leading to an Associate of Applied Science degree in Nursing. Graduates of the Bridge program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Program requirements include an unencumbered license as a License Practical Nurse with a minimum of 1 year of work experience as a LPN, and specific courses in the nursing major and general education. All Nursing courses are 7 - 7.5 weeks. The Nursing program is designed to prepare graduates to provide nursing care as staff nurses in a variety of health care settings.
This Program Offers:
- Associate of Applied Science Degree: 69 credit hours
Nursing Mission
The mission of the WCCCD LPN to RN Bridge program is to educate, prepare and empower LPN student nurses to become competent registered nurses who exemplify professional practice in a compassionate, caring manner. The program strives for excellence using best practice standards that promotes the health and wellness of individuals, families, groups, and communities in a culturally diverse society.
End-of-Program Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the WCCCD LPN to RN Bridge Program, the student will:
• Apply professional accountability congruent with the roles, responsibilities, and value associated with nursing practice.
• Integrate evidence-based principles as a foundation for nursing practice.
• Demonstrate effective patient centered care to diverse populations in a variety of care environments.
• Examine care standards with continuous scrutiny for the betterment of individuals, families, groups, and communities.
Degree Application Requirements
The WCCCD LPN to RN Bridge program admits students once a year in the Summer semester. Admission is competitive and student selection is based on the following:
• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Copy of current unencumbered Practical Nursing License granted by the State of Michigan
• 1 year of work experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical setting
• Students must provide documentation of a minimum of 1,500 work hours as a LPN - Documentation must be on agency letterhead and attached with the application.
• Current Resume
• Completed Application
• Two (2) original Reference Letters; one from employer and one personal reference, signed and dated within 60 days of application submission. If unemployed, submit two personal references. Letters written by family and WCCCD faculty or staff are not accepted.
• Essay: Typed, signed and dated 500-1,000 word essay describing, “How I plan to be successful in completing the LPN to RN Bridge Program.”
• High School transcript, copy of High School diploma or Certified GED scores showing date of completion.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities where prerequisite courses were taken, including WCCCD, completion of Bridge Program prerequisite courses with a grade of “C” or better.
• Cumulative GPA of Prerequisite courses of 2.8.
• Official transcript from Practical Nursing School.
• Background Check via www.castlebranch.com required upon acceptance to program
• A Student Recommendation Form, required only if previously enrolled in a nursing program at another college.
• Attendance at information meeting. Submit an Original Information Meeting Attendance Form dated within a year of Bridge Program application submission.
PLEASE NOTE: WCCCD Nursing Program does not accept the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) to fulfill any program requirements.
Students are also required to complete the following:
• Fulfill all of WCCCD admission requirements
• Fulfill WCCCD LPN to RN Bridge program admission requirements
• Pass a background check, drug screen, and other health requirements
• Complete a WCCCD LPN to RN Bridge Program Application and submit to the Nursing Department at the Ted Scott Campus in Belleville.
Admission into the Nursing program is contingent upon all requirements being successfully met.
Degree Requirements
• Students must complete all coursework with a grade of “C” or better to meet graduation requirements
