ASSOCIATE DEGREE REGISTERED NURSING BRIDGE PROGRAM
To foster career mobility, AMG recognizes previous knowledge learned by students who have successfully completed the practical nursing program. Our RN bridge program is an incredible choice for those working as LPNs to transition into the RN role. If you’re ready to advance your career in nursing after performing LPN duties for a while, our RN bridge program in New York City is perfect for you. Ask us about our program today!
AN OPPORTUNITY LIKE NO OTHER
As a registered nurse, the healthcare world opens up for you. While LPNs are limited to work where they can provide assistance, RNs are able to apply for positions in emergency departments, OBGYN offices, and numerous other healthcare departments where they are able to provide healthcare directly to patients. Hospitals all over the country are looking for nursing staff. So, no matter where you are hoping to live, you will be able to find work. If you are hoping to accelerate and excel in your nursing career, check out our RN bridge program in New York for more information about becoming an RN.
Upon admission into the LPN to RN Bridge program,
the student will be awarded up to 34 credits for core courses. The breakdowns of the credit content are as follows:
- 18 credits for liberal sciences
- Seven credits for nursing fundamentals
- Nine credits for liberal arts
Applicants would also have to take Medical-Surgical I and II, Nursing Care of Special Population I, the Childbearing Family and Nursing Care Population II: Geriatric and Mental Health (at the RN level), and Pharmacology. The Applicant must also have completed the following prerequisites:
- Liberal Sciences: Anatomy and Physiology I and II ( four credits each)
- Microbiology (four credits)
- Introduction to Psychology (three credits)
- Developmental Psychology (three credits)
- Nutrition (three credits)
- Liberal Arts are English Composition (three credits)
- Speech Communication (three credits)
- Math for (Allied) Health Science (three credits)
Students will also be required to take an LPN to RN Role Transition Seminar in order to aid in their transition from providing assistance to providing direct medical care and are required to take standardized entrance exams that assess competency and knowledge in reading, math, as well as nursing knowledge in pharmacology and fundamentals. When accepted into the program, applicants will be able to transfer directly into the second year of the RN program. Our nursing program prepares students for entry-level positions in nursing and to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). To find out more information about our RN bridge program in New York, reach out to us today!
A CAREER IN NURSING
The nursing bridge program includes nursing courses and clinical experiences in healthcare settings where students will apply knowledge gained to provide safe, patient-centered care. These experiences are in a variety of health care settings such as acute, sub-acute, and long-term care with community-based experiences under the supervision of nursing faculty. In addition, students practice nursing intervention skills in the fully equipped college laboratory. Evening and day sections are available. The program is accredited by the New York State Department of Education Professional Education Program Review and accredited by the New York State Board of Regent.
To progress through the program, a grade of 77 percent or better in all nursing courses, a grade of “C+” or better in all nursing courses, and satisfactory clinical evaluations are required. All students enrolled in the nursing program must have a yearly physical performed by their health care practitioner and maintain current liability insurance and BLS-C CPR certification while in the program.
In House CREDITS
NUR 101 Pharmacology 3
NUR 210 Medical-Surgical Nursing I 7
NUR 220 Nursing Care of Special Population I: Childbearing Family 5
NUR 230 Nursing Care of Special Population II: Gerontology/Mental Health 5
NUR 240 Medical-Surgical Nursing II 7
NUR 250 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice 2
GRAND TOTAL 29
CHOOSE AMG SCHOOL OF NURSING TODAY
AMG School of Nursing offers a wonderful RN bridge program in Brooklyn where you can learn all that you need to know and explore your interests in nursing. Our experienced staff loves to share their real-world experience with you as you dive deep into the science of caring for others. With our top-rated curriculum and instructors, you'll be well-prepared for your nursing career. Enroll today!
