LPN-RN Accelerated Bridge

If you are a licensed practical nurse seeking to continue your education the LPN-RN bridge is for you! This option is transitioning to a hybrid design (online and in person) and can be completed in 12 consecutive months. Laboratory and clinical experiences will occur on selected evenings and/or weekends, allowing you to meet responsibilities (work and family) and continue your education. This accelerated option is geared toward applicants who are CURRENTLY licensed as a practical nurse.

Next PN-RN Bridge admission cycle will be Fall 2027. Deadline to apply will be March 31, 2027.

NEW! - IN-PERSON INFORMATION SESSION DATES
October 15, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
January 21, 2027 at 4:00 p.m.
February 25, 2027 at 4:00 p.m.
March 17, 2027 at 4:00 p.m.

• All meetings are held in the Barbara M. Veazy Health Sciences Building, Room E105.
• Students interested in applying to the program must attend one of the above information sessions. If you live outside the immediate area and are unable to attend an in-person information session, please contact Dr. Kristy Bell, Nursing Program Coordinator, via email at kristy.bell@kctcs.edu.
• The application to the program will only be available at the information session. The link below “Start Your Application” is an application to the college, not to the nursing program.
• After you receive the application link at the information session and fill it out, your application will be electronically sent to the Selective Admission office.  You will receive an email from the office via email in approximately 2-4 weeks after submission letting you know your application was received.  
• The class will not be selected until after the application deadline.  Approximately three (3) weeks after the deadline you will receive a letter via email notifying you whether or not you have been selected for the class.