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LPN / LVN-to-RN Programs

Bridge programs that let licensed practical or vocational nurses become registered nurses.

Federal award data does not identify pathways, so this page lists only programs whose pathway we verified on the school's own website. Coverage is growing; absence here does not mean a school has no such program.

Data last reviewed: October 6, 2026

Sources: official school websites

Listing does not certify educational quality or guarantee licensure eligibility. Verify details with the school before applying.

12 programs

Listed alphabetically. Inclusion is editorial selection, not a ranking — see our methodology. How schools are selected

Programs (12)

Excelsior University

Associate in Applied Science in Nursing

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Albany, NY
  • Online coursework · Full-time · Part-time
  • 6 trimesters (2 years) full-time; 12 trimesters (4 years) part-time · 65 credits
  • $550 per credit · All students
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse; Other health professional (e.g. paramedic)

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Gaston College

LPN to RN Option (AAS)

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Dallas Campus — Dallas, NC
  • Three semesters
  • $76 per credit · In-state · Based on 2025 prices for nursing and related course classes+3 more
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse

Not yet verified: upcoming deadline

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Lone Star College System

Nursing AAS Degree: Transition to Professional Nursing Path

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Lone Star College-Kingwood — TX · Lone Star College-Montgomery — TX · Lone Star College-North Harris — Houston, TX · Lone Star College-Tomball — TX
  • On-campus · Online coursework
  • Transition Track completion time is three semesters (summer-fall-spring) following admission
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse; Other health professional (e.g. paramedic)
  • Next deadline: April 1, 2027 (2027 (term not stated))

Not yet verified: tuition

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Rasmussen University-Illinois

LPN to RN Bridge (ADN)

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Romeoville/Joliet Campus — Romeoville, IL · Aurora/Naperville Campus — Aurora, IL · Mokena/Tinley Park Campus — Mokena, IL · Rockford Campus — Rockford, IL
  • Hybrid
  • As few as 18 months
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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Walters State Community College

Nursing (A.A.S.) - LPN to RN Pathway

ADNLPN / LVN-to-RNPrelicensure
  • Walters State Morristown campus — Morristown, TN · Walters State Greeneville (Niswonger) campus — Greeneville, TN · Walters State Sevierville campus — Sevierville, TN
  • On-campus
  • 3 academic terms (on-time completion for the LPN to RN Pathway option)
  • For: Licensed practical / vocational nurse

Not yet verified: tuition, upcoming deadline

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