LVN to RN Bridge Information

LVN to RN Bridge Program Information

This program builds on the education that Licensed Vocational Nurses have already obtained. The prospective applicant must hold an unencumbered LVN license through the State of Texas Board of Nurses or a compact state prior to entering this program.  Upon successful completion, graduates will earn an Associate of Applied Science Degree and be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN to become a Licensed as a Registered Nurse through the Texas Board of Nursing.

The modalities for the coursework will include online and in-person lectures and labs at the Beeville Campus, and external clinical experiences.  Students will be required to attend lectures and labs in person at least two days per week.  In addition to the in-person lectures and labs, clinical experiences will be scheduled at various times and locations within the college district.

Requirements for the program include: 

  • Satisfactory scores on entrance exam (TEAS)
  • TSI complete for Reading and Math
  • Successful completion of prerequisite courses with a "C" or better 
  • Cleared background check 
  • Completion of all immunizations as required by the Texas Department of State Health Services 
  • Current CPR certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association 

Selections for this program will be competitive.  The selection committee will select applicants for the program according to a scoring system.  Points are scored for applicant's GPA on prerequisite courses, TEAS score, and completion of coursework. 

Application procedure: 

  1. Apply for admission to the college by following the steps at found on the Student Success Page (https://www.coastalbend.edu/student_success_engagement/index.html)
  1. Schedule and take the TEAS exam.        
  2. Receive the link for the online application after attaining satisfactory scores on the entrance exam.      
  3. Receive and complete the application online prior to the deadline.       
  4. Await an email to see if you have been selected by the Selection Committee.       
  5. Return your acceptance letter.      

 Academic Map:

Prerequisite Courses – Coursework must be completed prior to applying to the program

·      Texas Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) approved credit

·      BIOL 2401 Anatomy & Physiology I

·      BIOL 2402 Anatomy & Physiology II

·      BIOL 2420 Microbiology

·      ENGL 1301 Composition I

·      BCIS 1305 Business Computer Applications

Semester I

·      RNSG 1118 Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies

·      RNSG 1128 Introduction to Health Care Concepts

·      RNSG 1208 Dosage Calculations for Nursing

·      RNSG 1324 Concept-Based Transition to Professional Nursing Practice

·      RNSG 1161 Clinical – Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse Semester II

Semester II

·      PSYC 2314 Life Span Growth & Development

·      RNSG 1538 Health Care Concepts III

·      RNSG 1137 Professional Nursing Concepts III

·      RNSG 2362 Clinical – Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse

Semester III

·      PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics

·      RNSG 2230 Professional Nursing Review and Licensure Preparation

·      RNSG 2539 Health Care Concepts IV

·      RNSG 2138 Professional Nursing Concepts IV

·      RNSG 2363 Clinical – Registered Nursing/ Registered Nurse (Capstone Course)

Total Semester Hours = 60

Applications for the program will be accepted beginning August 2024 for the potential June 2, 2025 start date.  You must have all the items listed above prior to application submission to be considered for the program.  For more information, please contact:

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