www.chattanoogastate.edu/careers/pdf/wami/nursing_allied_health/nursing.pdfAccredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
3343 Peachtree Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.nlnac.org

Approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing

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. Following completion of a transition course (NS 024 for LPN’s or NS 027 for Paramedics), in the summer semester students receive equated credit for first year nursing courses and are eligible to enter the second year of the nursing program, NS 238 (day) or NS 210 (night program).

Admission Information

Admission into the LPN and Paramedic to RN Transition Programs is a competitive process. 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.