SUNY Orange

Educational Mobility

LPN to RN

Guidelines for Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses

Transfer from a Practical Nursing Program

SUNY Orange has an articulation agreement with OUBOCES School of Practical Nursing.  Graduates of this program may transfer into NUR 102 – Fundamentals of Nursing II based on the following criteria.

  • Meet the college and nursing program admission criteria.
  • Attainment of an overall GPA of 85% in the LPN program
  • Graduation within the previous five years.
  • Have a letter of recommendation from an OUBOCES practical nursing program instructor.
  • Pass the NYS Licensed Practical Nurse Examination.
  • Successful completion of Nursing Bridge Course I (N3029)

Advance Standing into the Second Semester

Licensed Practical Nurses who do not meet the transfer requirements from an articulation agreement, may apply for admission to NUR 102- Fundamentals of Nursing II.  The application will be reviewed when the individual has met the college and nursing program admission criteria and the following has been achieved:

Advance Standing into the Fourth Semester

Licensed Practical Nurses, who have successfully completed NUR 102- Fundamentals of Nursing II, may be considered for advanced standing into NUR 202 – Physical and Mental Illness after completing the following requirements:

Credit for Nursing I will be granted after successful completion of Nursing II with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.  Credit for Nursing III will be granted after successful completion of Nursing IV and V with a grade of C (2.0) or higher.  Minimum passing grade in all core nursing courses is 75.  Nursing II & IV are offered in the Spring semesters.  The offering of these courses out of sequence is never guaranteed & at the discretion of the nursing department based on enrollment & clinical placement availability.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Students will be considered for acceptance into the Nursing Program based on the following criteria.

  • Completion of an NLN accredited and/or state registered LPN program.
  • Application to Orange County Community College and any other college transcripts on file in the Admissions Office. 
  • PN Program Transcript (Official) and proof of licensure submitted and filed in the admission’s office.
  • Completion of Freshman English I (ENG101) or equivalent.
  • Completion of Elementary Algebra (MAT 101) or equivalent.
  • Completion of Anatomy & Physiology I (BIO111) & Microbiology (MLT 106) with a grade of 2.0 or higher (within 5 years of applying).
  • Submission of a Nursing II/LPN Admissions Eligibility form by the deadline date of October 1st for spring semester consideration or June 1st for fall semester consideration (link below).
  • GPA: students must attain a minimum GPA of 2.5 to apply.
  • Successful Completion of Nursing Bridge Course I (N3029) for advanced placement in NUR 102 (Information regarding this course will be provided once your eligibility form is received).
  • Completion of Nursing Bridge Course II for advanced placement in NUR 202.
  • Completion of the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS).  Minimum composite score of 67% must be attained to be considered for admission. Test dates and times will be provided once your eligibility form is received.

Priority in admissions to all health professions programs go to students who have attended Orange County Community College and who are legal Orange County residents. Please be advised that certain general education requirements are co-requisites with nursing courses.  A&P II must be taken with or prior to Nursing II. Elements of Chemistry and Physics & General Psychology I must be taken prior to Nursing IV.  A valid Cardio-Respiratory Certification (CPR) for the Healthcare Professional from The American Heart Association is required while enrolled in nursing courses and must be valid for 2 years.  A physical examination with required immunizations and negative drug screening result are to be on file in the College Health Office prior to enrollment in Nursing II (NUR102).  All students are required to pass a criminal background check to be enrolled in the nursing program. Information regarding this process will be provided prior to enrollment in NUR 102

LPN to RN Admissions Eligibility Forms for Spring 2011 (PDF) are to be submitted by October 1st and all LPN - RN admissions requirements must be completed by November 15th in order for a student to be considered for acceptance into the program for the spring semester.  Eligibility form must be submitted by June 1st and admission requirements completed by July 15th for a student to be considered for acceptance into the program for the fall semester.  Spring semester admission consideration is for our Middletown campus program. Fall semester admission consideration will be for our Newburgh campus program tentatively scheduled to begin in the Fall 2011. Eligibility forms for the Fall 2011 semester will be available once the program at the Newburgh campus has been approved.

Seating for advanced standing is limited.


Acceptance into any nursing course is contingent upon space availability in the course and the qualifications of the applicant.  Students will be considered for admission into NUR 102- Fundamentals of Nursing II based on the completion of all mandatory eligibility requirements, highest combination of cumulative GPA, admission test score, credits completed towards the program, Orange County residency, and seat availability.

Students must meet all of the above requirements to be considered for admission.

Please call the Nursing Department at 845-341-4107 for an appointment with the nursing department chairperson or nursing academic advisor.                                    

ADN to BSN

Many Comprehensive Articulation Agreements have been established with other Colleges and Universities.

AAS Nursing credits will transfer in full or in part to schools with excellent programs in Nursing Education such as: Russell Sage College; Pace, Mount St. Mary, and New York University.

As an advocate for higher education, these programs support the departments philosophy that "Nursing is a Life Long Learning Process"; the transfer of credits will allow for an easier transition from the AAS to BS degree.

Patricia Slesinski, R.N., M.S.
Professor
Chairperson, Department of Nursing

341-4108
SUNY Orange
115 South Street, Middletown, NY 10940