LPN to ADN Transition at Lincoln Land Community College

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At a Glance

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We appreciate your interest in the LLCC Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Upon successful completion of the LPN to ADN transition course, an LPN would be eligible to enter the second year of the ADN program. Graduates of the ADN program are eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination, which is the state licensing examination for Registered Professional Nurses (RN). With our consistent student pass rate at approximately 90%, you can feel confident that we will prepare you to successfully pass this examination.

Our ADN program is approved by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The LPN to ADN Transition is offered in a hybrid format with some classroom and clinical time required.

Transition Program

Upon successful completion of the LPN to ADN transition course, the LPN would be eligible to enter the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing program.

LPN to ADN Transition

Time to completion: 2.6 semesters (hybrid format)

Cost

In addition to course tuition and fees, there are other expenses associated with this program. To review a complete listing visit our LPN to ADN Program expenses page. Please note that tuition, fees, book, and other program costs are subject to change.

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Support available

The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) program provides financial and other supports for occupations within the health care field. Learn more about PATH, including support services, programs and eligibility.

Start/Info Session

Applications for the fall admission cycle are accepted the first Monday in November through the last Thursday in May. Applications for the spring admission cycle are accepted the first Monday in June through the last Friday in October. No late applications are accepted.

To help ensure that students are successful, our program uses a selective admission process. Please note that applicants must complete this selective admission process in addition to the LLCC general enrollment steps. To prepare for applying to the program, please follow the LPN to ADN application steps.

If you have questions regarding program admission requirements or how to apply, please call LLCC Student Success at 217-786-2224 and request to speak with a health professions student success advisor.

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Other program requirements

Once an applicant has been accepted into the LPN to ADN Transition, there are additional requirements that the applicant must meet:

Physical and Immunizations – All nursing students must provide evidence of satisfactory physical and emotional health. A designated physical form is provided to students by the LLCC Health Professions Department. In addition, each student is also required to provide proof of immunizations prior to the start of the program.
CPR Certification – All nursing students are required to be CPR certified. This certification must be either American Red Cross (Professional Rescuer) or American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider). Cards from organizations other than these are not accepted.
Drug Screening – All nursing students are required to complete a drug screen conducted through a company selected by LLCC. The drug screen fee is paid by the student. If a student receives a positive drug screen result, he or she is dismissed from the program.
Background Check – All nursing students are also required to complete a background check conducted through a company selected by the college. The background check fee is paid by the student. If you have a FELONY conviction of any kind and have questions on whether you can obtain a license, we highly recommend reviewing Nursing Professions Criminal Convictions FAQ. There you will find information pertaining to your next steps.
Functional Abilities – The functional capabilities required to participate in the program include:
- Perform a full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, moving, lifting or pushing heavy equipment
- Bend, reach, pull, push, stoop and walk repeatedly throughout an eight-hour period
- Demonstrate auditory acuity to hear breath sounds by stethoscope (with correction, if needed)
- Demonstrate visual acuity to read small letters and numbers (with correction, if needed)
- Demonstrate bilateral upper extremity fine motor skills, including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination
- Communicate in a rational and coherent manner both orally and in writing with individuals of all professions and social levels
- Respond quickly and in an emotionally-controlled manner in clinical situations
- Adapt to irregular working hours
- Adapt effectively to clinical environments
- Maintain composure when subjected to high stress levels

Additional information

Clinical experiences

Clinical (hospital or other agency) experience is a major component of each ADN course. Under the guidance of a nursing instructor, the student focuses on concepts and applications and relates them to patient care through pre- and post-clinical conferences. An emphasis on meeting the needs of each individual patient is used as a basis for all learning experiences. Types of clinical experiences include medical/surgical nursing and ICU nursing in various clinical settings.

Technology requirements

Students should be able to access courses from a computer with an internet connection. Public access or workplace access may be limited due to firewalls. LLCC utilizes Canvas as its online course management system. Students will need to have the following:

Access to a computer with a current operating system and Google Chrome browser.
Access to Microsoft Word for word processing.
Adobe Reader (for Windows) or the Adobe Reader application.
Access to LLCC email.
Printer capable of printing handouts.
High-speed internet is recommended; slow computers or dial-up connections may cause delays or issues with loading course materials, especially audio and video.

Many of these requirements, including internet access, computers and printing, can be met on the LLCC campus.

Readmission and attendance policies

A student who fails or withdraws from a nursing course for any reason will be required to follow the specific readmission policies of the nursing program. Please be aware that the ADN program has a strict absence policy. Students may not miss greater than or equal to 10 percent of total class time in any nursing course or they will be dismissed from that course.

Residency and admission to the nursing program

Residency criteria: Chapter 112, Section 103-17, of the Illinois Public Community College Act requires that, whenever enrollment in a program must be restricted because of space limitations, a college must give preference to district residents. Consequently, admission to LLCC Health Professions programs for students who live outside of LLCC District #526 vary per program based on space availability and qualified applicant pools.

Residency and tuition rates

In order to qualify for in-district tuition rates, any student shall be a resident of the district at the time of registration or 30 days prior to the start date of the term in question. When the residency of a student or prospective student is not clear, proof of residency may be required. Any student may qualify for in-district tuition rates if employed within the LLCC district for 35 or more hours per week. Qualifying for the in-district tuition rate based on employment does not make the student a resident for restricted program admission purposes.

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