Camden County College

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LPN to RN – Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse

Camden County College has been granted provisional accreditation for the LPN to RN program by the NJ Board of Nursing.
This program provides the education that leads to an associate degree in nursing and eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). The curriculum provides students with the knowledge, technical skills, interpersonal skills, and values that qualify graduates for a career in professional nursing. Content includes courses in science, social science, humanities, nursing theory, lab skills training, and clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings. General education credits earned in this program will transfer as per existing intercollegiate agreements.

Steps to Apply

  1. Visit the Nursing Programs webpage
  2. Attend an Info Session
  3. Apply to Camden County College
  4. The LPN to RN program application period ended on February 1, 2025. The new application will be available on 11/1/25. For reference only, download the LPN to RN Application Booklet
TEAS Registration
Meta Major:
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Degree/Certificate:
Code Course Credits
First Year / First Semester
ENG 101 English Composition I 1 3
BIO 111 Biology I- Science or
CHM-101 General Organic and Biological Chemistry I 4
NUR 219 Transition to Professional Nursing 2 2
PSY 101 Basic Psychology 3
ELECTIVE Diversity Humanities General Education 3
15
First Year / Second Semester
ENG 102 English Composition II 3 3
BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO-117 Basic Anatomy & Physiology I 4
BIO 221 Microbiology I 4
BIO-121 Basic Microbiology I 4
NUR 220 Nursing I 5 6
17
Code Course Credits
Second Year / First Semester
NUR 221 Nursing II 6 7
NUR 222 Global Health and Diversity in Nursing 7 2
PSY 109 Developmental Psychology 8 3
BIO 212 Anatomy and Physiology II 9
BIO-118 Basic Anatomy & Physiology II 4
16
Second Year / Second Semester
NUR 223 Nursing III 10 7
NUR 224 Leadership and Role Transition 11 2
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
12
Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must place into College Level ENG or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
2 Acceptance into Program
3 Prerequisite: ENG-101
4 Prerequisite: BIO-111
5 Prerequisite: BIO-111 or CHM 101, NUR-219, PSY-101, ENG-101
6 Prerequisites: BIO 211 or BIO 117, BIO 221 or BIO 121, ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, NUR-219, NUR-220; Co-requisite: NUR-222
7 Prerequisites: BIO 211 or BIO 117, BIO 221 or BIO 121, ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, NUR-219, NUR-220; Co-requisite: NUR-221

8 Prerequisite: PSY-101
9 Prerequisite: BIO-211
10 Prerequisites: BIO-111 or CHM-101, BIO-211 or BIO-117, BIO-212 or BIO-118, BIO-221 or BIO-121 ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, PSY-109, NUR-219, NUR-220, NUR-221, NUR-222; Co-requisite: NUR-224
11 NUR-224 Prerequisites: BIO-221 or BIO-117, BIO-212 or BIO-118, BIO-221 or BIO-121, ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, PSY-109, NUR-219, NUR-220, NUR-221, NUR-222; Co-requisite: NUR-223

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students of the Camden County College Associate Degree in Nursing Program will:

  1. Synthesize current evidence – based research into
    a safe effective plan of care.
  2. Collaborate with members of the interdisciplinary
    team, client, and the client support persons with
    respect to social determinants of health.
  3. Apply quality improvement initiatives to improve
    care delivery and promote quality health
    outcomes.
  4. Evaluate information and technology to facilitate
    decision making for optimal healthcare outcomes
  5. Demonstrate professionalism consistent with the
    standards of practice and regulatory framework of
    the Registered Professional Nurse.

Employment Opportunities

  • Hospitals
  • Physicians’ offices
  • Residential care facilities
  • Hospice
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Home healthcare services
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Outpatient care facilities
  • Prisons

Special Program Requirements

  • Be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or have a GED.
  • Be at college-level Math and English following the placement requirements and/or exemptions of the Testing Center on www.camdencc.edu/testing by the start of the program.
  • Provide official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
  • Provide proof of LPN license or complete a PN program before the start of the LPN to RN program.
  • A minimum overall TEAS score of 58.7% with a minimum score of 50% in both Reading and Math is required. Results must be less than 2 years old at the time of application with at least 30 days between attempts and maximum of 4 attempts in a year. Test in-person only. Register on www.atitesting.com.
  • Maintain a grade at least 75% in all nursing courses.
  • Maintain a grade of C or better in all general education courses in the nursing curriculum.
  • If accepted, complete a physical exam, with proof of required immunizations or titers that show immunity, proof of liability insurance, and health insurance. Must provide a clear urine drug screen and clear criminal background, within two week of program acceptance.
  • The above requirements are minimum and do not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program. Applicants must meet the nursing department’s criteria to receive provisional acceptance.

ACEN Policy #29

Contact Nursing

Sherri Bonafiglia
Nursing Program Coordinator
Phone: (856) 227-7200 ext. 4573
Email: nursing@camdencc.edu
www.camdencc.edu/nursing

Andrea Poore MSN, RN
LPN to RN Program Coordinator
apoore@camdencc.edu

Camden County College LPN to RN Program is accredited by:
New Jersey Board of Nursing
124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
973-504-6430
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur

Effective November 18, 2022, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing. This candidacy status expires on November 18, 2024.

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp

Note: Upon granting of initial accreditation by the ACEN Board of Commissioners, the effective date of initial accreditation is the date on which the nursing program was approved by the ACEN as a candidate program that concluded in the Board of Commissioners granting initial accreditation.

Additional information

CIP Code

51.3801
Program Code

NUR.AS

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