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3343 Peachtree Road, NE, Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
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LPN and Paramedic to RN Transition Programs

The LPN and Paramedic to RN Transition Programs offer accelerated curriculum tracks for the licensed practical nurses and licensed Paramedic to pursue the Associate of Applied Science Degree in nursing and RN licensure. The associate degree curriculum is adapted to recognize the knowledge and skills of the LPN and Paramedic. LPNs and Paramedics accepted into the Transition Programs must successfully complete either NS 024 (LPN’s) or NS 027 (Paramedics) during the summer semester in order to receive credit for the first two semesters in the nursing curriculum. Following completion of a transition course students then complete the remaining clinical nursing courses in the program of study.

Admission Information

Admission into the LPN and Paramedic to RN Transition Programs is a competitive process. Applicants must provide documentation of at least 400 hours of employment within the past two years as an LPN or Paramedic to qualify for admission to this program. Application deadline is January 15. All required prerequisites must be completed prior to enrollment in the transition course. Contact the Nursing Program office or nursing web site for detailed information on admission, selection, policies, etc. Attendance at a Nursing Program Information Session is strongly encouraged.