Accelerated (Extension) Program

The Division of Nursing provides an opportunity for licensed practical nurses who wish to pursue the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing through the Extension Program (LPN to RN articulation) at Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, LA. Nursing graduates from state-approved practical nurse educational programs that are currently licensed to practice, have had one year of clinical experience, and meet the admission criteria are eligible for admission.

After satisfactory completion of two transition courses, NURS 100  (Winter Quarter only) and NURS 113 , (Spring Quarter only), the student is eligible for advanced placement in the Nursing curriculum. Any student who fails to achieve in NURS 113  may request admission to NURS 109 , NURS 110 , and NURS 112  on the Ruston campus. Subsequent failure to achieve in any one of these courses prohibits progression and eligibility to re-enroll in nursing courses. Students must complete the following courses before enrolling in the fall quarter nursing course (NURS 114 ): BISC 214 , BISC 225 , BISC 226  and BISC 227 ; MATH 101 ; NURS 100  and NURS 113 . Students are also urged to complete the remaining 18 hours of General Education Requirements (GER) courses prior to fall enrollment.