Nursing Bridge Programs
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Program Details
What Will I learn
NURSING BRIDGE AND LVN TO ADN
Upon completion of the Nursing Bridge and LVN TO ADN programs, graduates will be able to:
- Justify a plan of care that provides safe, quality patient centered care to persons throughout the lifespan and across the health/wellness continuum that creates an environment promoting caring and professionalism with consideration for the patient’s cultural/societal beliefs and practices.
- Apply scientific evidence-based knowledge to concepts in the care of patients throughout the lifespan and across the health/wellness continuum.
- Validate effective communication and behaviors with healthcare stakeholders that is consistent with the nursing scope of practice and adhering to legal and ethical frameworks.
REGISTERED NURSING – LVN TO RN BRIDGE
Upon completion of the Registered Nursing – LVN TO RN Bridge program, graduates will be able to:
- Assist individuals from diverse backgrounds to achieve optimal health utilizing the knowledge gained from biological, social, and nursing sciences.
- Formulate a comprehensive plan of care that minimizes risk and optimizes safety using the nursing process.
- Integrate the role of professional nursing into clinical practice.
- Apply psychological, social, and cultural knowledge to nursing practice.
- Use inter- and intra-professional communication and collaboration skills to deliver evidence-based, patient[1]centered care.
- Assume the role of advocate to improve healthcare delivery by communicating and acting according to the expressed needs of the individual.
- Interpret data and apply evidence to support clinical judgment.
- Develop and implement patient education based on identification need and in collaboration with the patient.
- Utilize a variety of resources, including electronic media and medical technology to provide safe, quality care of the patient and family.
- Provide leadership, manage resources, delegate and supervise members of the healthcare team.
- Relate and apply concepts of communication, reasoning, critical analysis, ethical behavior, and appropriate interpersonal interaction to situations in their career and personal life.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Your education is an investment in your future, and Carrington College is here to help. We offer a variety of financial aid options, including federal, state, and private programs, Sas well as student loans, grants, and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Each program has different requirements and application instructions. Our team is here to guide you through the options and application process.
Academic Cost
For complete information on current tuition costs, please see the Academic Catalog.
The best way for us to understand your financial needs is to meet in person. Call (877) 344-3316 to set an appointment with our Student Finance Department so we can help you develop your personalized financial plan to achieve your educational goals.
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Once you have decided you want to pursue a rewarding career in the nursing field, choosing the right job path and career education is the next step.
Location Availability
Carrington College’s Nursing Bridge program is available at:
Carrington College’s LVN to ADN program is available at:
Accreditation & Approvals
Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.
For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.
The Nursing Bridge program at Carrington College at the campus located in Boise, Idaho is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, Georgia 30326, 404-975-5000.
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Nursing Bridge program is Initial Accreditation.
View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program at www.acenursing.org/searchprograms/
Carrington College holds full approval for its Practical Nursing program and its associate degree professional nursing education program. The Idaho Board of Nursing issued a certificate of approval. Board offices: 280 North 8th Street, Suite 210, P.O. Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0061, 208-334-3110, dopl.idaho.gov/bon/.
Carrington College’s Sacramento LVN to ADN program holds approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing, PO Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244–2100, 916-322-3350, www.rn.ca.gov/index.shtml.
Carrington College’s Ontario, Rancho Mirage, and Visalia Registered Nursing and Registered Nursing – LVN to RN Bridge programs hold approval from the California Board of Registered Nursing, PO Box 944210, Sacramento, CA 94244–2100, 916 322 3350, http://www.rn.ca.gov/index.shtml.
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Program Specific Disclosures
CALIFORNIA LICENSURE EXAM PASS RATES
The LVN to ADN program prepares graduates for an occupation in which passage of a California licensing examination is required. The link below shows exam passage rates for the most recent available year. If you have questions regarding the calculation of these rates, please contact the agency listed.
California Board of Registered Nursing https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml
The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requires that the following student achievement outcome data be made publicly available.
- Graduates’ success on the licensure and/or certification examination
- Students’ completion of the nursing program
- Graduates obtaining a job
To view this information for Carrington College’s ACEN – accredited nursing programs, click here.
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Student Outcomes
REAL WORLD SKILLS
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Career Opportunities
Nursing job duties vary depending on the level of nursing you are practicing and the state in which you are licensed. Registered Nurses typically do the following:1
- Assess patients’ conditions
- Record patients’ medical histories and symptoms
- Observe patients and record the observations
- Administer patients’ medicines and treatments
- Set up plans for patients’ care or contribute information to existing plans
- Consult and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals
- Operate and monitor medical equipment
- Help perform diagnostic tests and analyze the results
- Teach patients and their families how to manage illnesses or injuries
- Explain what to do at home after treatment
What Will I Learn?
Concepts of effective communication
Nursing Across the Lifespan
medical surgical nursing
NCLEX-RN preparation*
Nursing Bridge Programs
Talk to an enrollment services associate about how you can complete one of our nursing bridge programs in as few as 8-12 months
Check out our guide on Nursing Bridge and LVN to ADN.
There is always room for improvement in your nursing career. For example, you may want to get into the workforce fast by becoming an LVN or LPN but later may want to return to your studies and advance to be an RN. Such so-called “nursing bridge” programs, also called an LVN to ADN program or an LVN to RN program, help take licensed practical or vocational nurses and train them to become registered nurses.2
Ask one of our graduates about their Carrington College experience and they’ll likely describe it as life-changing.
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The passion our students bring to their education is real. At Carrington College, we want to keep that passion going far beyond our learning experience.
ALL NURSING PROGRAMS
There are many different nursing programs to choose from, so you can select the career path that best suits your personal and professional goals.
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Once you have decided you want to pursue a rewarding career in the nursing field, choosing the right job path and career education is the next step.
Nursing Resources
Whether you’re just starting out in nursing, or taking your education to the next level, there are plenty of nursing student resources to assist you.
Financial Services
Figuring out how to pay for your education can be intimidating, but we’re here to help! Student loans, grants, and scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Nursing Bridge Programs FAQ
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At Carrington College, we offer nursing bridge options that include LVN to ADN, Nursing Bridge, and Registered Nursing – LVN to RN Bridge programs that take as few as 8 to 12 months to complete. Program availability and time to complete vary by location. All offer the coursework, confidence, and credential to take the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN)* and earn the RN designation.
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Disclosure:
*Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certification and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.