Health Care 12 months

Advance Your Career with the RN Bridge Program

PROPOSED

Elevate Your Nursing Career with Purpose and Power

If you're already a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), it's time to advance your career, expand your scope, and increase your impact. Graduate America's RN Bridge Program is designed specifically for LVNs ready to become Registered Nurses (RNs) in Texas. Our blended, accelerated program prepares you to pass the NCLEX-RN and enter the next phase of professional nursing with confidence and clinical excellence.

Program Highlights

🩺 Program: RN Bridge (LVN to RN)
⏱️ Length: 60–72 Credit Hours (based on transfer evaluation)
💻 Format: Hybrid – Online Coursework + On-Campus Labs + Clinical Rotations
🧾 Outcome: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) + RN Licensure Eligibility
📝 Licensure Exam: NCLEX-RN
✅ Regulated by: Texas Board of Nursing (TBON)

Curriculum Overview

General Education (Pre/Corequisites):
English Composition
General Psychology
Human Anatomy & Physiology I & II
Microbiology
Nutrition
College Math or Statistics

Nursing Core Courses:

Foundations of Professional Nursing
Adult Medical-Surgical Nursing
Maternal/Newborn Nursing
Pediatric Nursing
Mental Health Nursing
Leadership & Role Transition
NCLEX-RN Review and Simulation
Clinical Practice in Hospital & Long-Term Care Settings

Admissions Requirements

To be eligible, applicants must:
Hold a current LVN license in Texas
Submit official transcripts from an approved LVN program
Meet general education requirements (or complete concurrently)
Score minimum proficiency on TEAS entrance exam
Pass background check and drug screen
Complete a nursing interview and readiness assessment

Why Graduate America?

✅ Built for LVNs by nurse educators who understand your journey
🧠 Flexible hybrid model with online learning and clinicals
🧪 Simulation labs + real hospital rotations
🩺 Approved by the Texas Board of Nursing
📈 Fast-track your RN license and earning potential
🎓 Seamless BSN transfer pathway after licensure
💼 Career support + NCLEX prep included

What’s Next After Graduation?

As a Graduate America RN, you'll be prepared to serve in:
Hospitals (ICU, Med-Surg, ER, OB, Psych)
Community Clinics and Long-Term Care Facilities
Public Health and School Nursing
Travel Nursing and Military/Veteran Care
RN-to-BSN Completion and Advanced Nursing Degrees

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