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Associate of LPN to RN Option

About the program

A one-year full-time on-campus associate degree for licensed practical nurses moving to registered nurse.

Apply foundational knowledge of Nursing in LPN to RN Option
Practise health and life sciences
Evidence-based practice
Communication and ethical decision-making
And develop transferable analytical and communication skills for further study or relevant work.

One year
Full time. Nursing coursework combines anatomy
Chemistry
Pharmacology and healthcare topics with several liberal arts courses
Including a featured course on family-centred care. Applicants must be licensed practical nurses and pass a background check and physical exam. Credits are listed only in the catalogue
Not on the page.

High school diploma or equivalent (recognised international credentials listed by country) with a GPA of C (70) or higher
Online essay
SAT/ACT not mandatory
English proof if English is not the first language
Some programmes (sonography
Surgical technology
Nursing) have extra admission steps.. Entry grade detail: High school GPA of C (70) or higher (C+ 75 for Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Surgical Technology and Practical Nursing).

High school diploma or equivalent (international credentials listed by country on the site).

Check the entry requirements and deadline: Winter 2027 is 1 Nov 2026 for applicants outside the US. Apply through Monroe University's admissions portal and pay the 35 USD application fee. Upload the high school transcript and diploma
A 250-word essay and proof of English proficiency. SAT and ACT scores are optional. Optionally record a self-guided interview in the portal. Receive the decision in the portal and pay the 100 USD international acceptance confirmation fee. Receive the I-20 and apply for the F-1 student visa.

Campus	_
Faculty or school	School of Nursing
Department	Nursing in LPN to RN Option
Teaching language	English
Credit value	30
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	Institution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.