LPN to ADN Bridging Process

Students applying for admission to the program are required to submit admission materials and meet entrance requirements before an application will be considered for review. A standardized pre-admission nursing entrance examination is required for admission into the ADN program. This examination is at the expense of the student. Acceptance to the nursing program is competitive and is based on satisfactory completion of admission requirements. Admission to The College, completion of the prerequisites or application program to the programs does not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program.

Nursing programs are challenging. It is strongly recommended that all nursing students complete all General Education (non-nursing) courses before entering either the program to maximize success. All General Education and nursing courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better. It is strongly suggested that students carefully consider limiting the number of hours they work per week while enrolled in the nursing program. All applicants must submit verification of a criminal background check and drug screen from a designated agent identified by the Nursing Department once accepted into the bridging process. These requirements will be at the student's expense.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is approved by the:

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
61 Broadway, 33rd Floor
New York, NY 10006
Telephone: (212) 363-5555
Web site: www.nlnac.org

This program is approved by the:

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
320 W. Washington
Springfield, IL 62786
Telephone: (217) 785-0800
Web site: www.idfpr.org

Prior to receiving a Bridging Application to the ADN Program the student is required to:

• graduate from a Practical Nursing Program and hold a current Illinois LPN license (a photocopy of the LPN license must be attached to the Bridging application).
• submit a South Suburban College application form to Registration.
• forward official high school or GED, and college transcripts to the Office of Admissions.
• meet with a nursing counselor (x2306) for assistance in academic planning.
• complete two semesters of high school Chemistry with a grade of "C" or better or take CHM 111. (Students planning to transfer to a baccalaureate institution are advised to take CHM 113.)
• possess a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 for admission required course work.
• be currently enrolled in and/or complete admission of the following course requirements with a grade of "C" or better:
  • ENG 101 – Composition and Rhetoric
  • BIO 185 – Human Anatomy & Physiology I*
  • BIO 186 – Human Anatomy & Physiology II*
  • BIO 224 – Microbiology*
  • PSY 101 – Introduction to Psychology
  • PSY 211 – Human Growth & Development
  • NUR 101 – Medication Dosage Calculation (Student may ECEP this course.)
  * All biology courses listed above must be completed with a "C" or better within the last 5 years at the time of application to be eligible for admission to the nursing program.

After completion of the above requirements or during enrollment in their final pre-admission course the applicant is required to:

• make an appointment with a nursing counselor (x2306) to obtain a Bridging application form. Applications are available June 15 – Nov. 1 for Spring admission and Nov. 15 – April 1 for Fall admissions.
• submit the completed Bridging application with a photocopy of the current LPN license to the Department of Nursing Office, Room 4120. All applications and information must be on file by November 1 for the spring bridging program or by April 1 for the fall bridging program. Students are encouraged to apply well in advance of the deadline.
• once the application is submitted to the Department of Nursing, students will obtain a permit to register for a standardized preadmission entrance examination from the Department of Nursing. Applicants must test on one of the established testing dates in the SSC Testing Center. The entrance examination is at students’ expense.

The Admissions Committee reviews all Bridging Applications to the ADN Program. Acceptance to the program is competitive

• completion of required college preparatory classes with a grade of “C” or better
• admission requirement course work grade point average (GPA) of 2.50 or higher
• performance on standardized preadmission nursing examination
• seat availablity

All students will be notified in writing of their admission status in June for fall admissions or in December for spring admissions.