JFK University Medical Center Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical ImagingJFK University Medical Center Muhlenberg Harold B. and Dorothy A. Snyder Schools of Nursing and Medical Imaging

LPN to RN Transition Track Requirements

All general education and science courses must be completed prior to starting the LPN-RN program. Proof of registration on outstanding courses is required.

Please note: If you have been dismissed from a previous nursing program, you are NOT eligible to attend our nursing program.

LPN - RN chart showing documents that are required to apply to program.

Prerequisites

  • All prerequisite courses must be completed prior to starting the LPN to RN Nursing program, with the exception of the 2 humanity classes.
  • Prerequisites are not required to be completed prior to applying
  • Any outstanding courses will require proof of registration at time of application.

Transfer Credits

  • No grade lower than a C is considered for transfer
  • The College Level Examination Program (CLEP) provides a method of earning college credits by taking examinations in various subject areas. Students may apply for CLEP through www.collegeboard.com. Union College recognizes CLEP scores and will apply credit transfer in areas if CLEP scores meet the college requirements. Credit will not be given where there is evidence of previous academic work

Application Requirements

It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide the following information, verification and/or credentials to the HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH JFK MUHLENBERG SNYDER SCHOOLS ADMISSIONS OFFICE:

  • On the school website click “Apply Now” then click on “NursingCAS Application”
  • Create an account on NursingCAS (If you have an account, add our program)
  • Select the term in which applying for (example: Spring/year)
  • Select “Add a Program” and type “JFK Muhlenberg”
  • Select the program type (example: Accelerated Track.)
  • It is important to please read the program details page for all instructions on the application
  • Complete application and pay fee

Documents Required

*All documents listed below must be received in order for the application to be reviewed*

LPN - RN table showing requirements for the program.

General Admission Details

  • D’s, F’s, withdrawals, and science grades will be considered in application review
  • Students with less than 12 college credits will have their high school GPA evaluated (Overall GPA Only)
  • Applicants attending Union College prior to becoming Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder students are not considered transfer students.
  • Admission to the School of Nursing is processed through the Admissions Office at Hackensack Meridian Health JFK Muhlenberg Snyder Schools. It is not necessary to apply separately to Union College.
  • Nursing applicants may only select one nursing track. Acceptance into the track will be based on the School’s criteria.
  • Individuals may only apply during the open application dates listed on the homepage of the school website.
  • The School accepts applications for the Fall (September) and Spring (January) semester.
  • Admission is selective and competitive.
  • The Admissions Committee may request that the applicant clarify information presented to the Schools before an admissions decision is made.
  • Applicants will receive a notification by email with the Admissions Committee's decision.
  • Individuals who are accepted into a program will be required to submit a nonrefundable acceptance fee and receive instructions on the next steps.
  • Applicants who are declined admissions into one program and apply to another program, must complete a new application, and submit another application fee. Students who wish to transfer from one program to another program within the Schools must complete a new application form, write an essay, submit an official updated Union College transcript.
  • Any student who has a documented learning disability will be given reasonable accommodations throughout the program of study.
  • Students are expected to be able to access and use a computer and printer. Course material, certain exams, review material and hospital technology require the use of computer and printers.
  • Placement in any of the School’s courses is on a seat-available basis. 

LPN TO RN TRACK CURRICULUM

LPN TO RN TRACK
LPN TO RN TRACK PREREQUISITES
The prerequisites courses below must be completed before starting the LPN to RN transmission course.
Course Course Title Credits
BIO105
 Anatomy and Physiology I 4
BIO106
 Anatomy and Physiology II 4
BIO108
 Microbiology 4
ENG101 English Composition I 3
ENG102 English Composition II 3
PSY101 General Psychology 3
PSY204 Lifespan Development 3
SOC101 Principal of Sociology 3
Semester II
SUMMER TRANSITION COURSE
Course Course Title Credits
NURM104 LPN Transition Course 7
NRML104 LPN Clinical Lab 0
Semester II
FALL SEMESTER
Course Course Title Credits
NURM201 Advanced Essentials of Professional Nursing Concepts 7
Humanities Elective 3
Semester II
SPRING SEMESTER
Course Course Title Credits
NURM202 Synthesis of Professional Nursing Concepts 7
Humanities Elective 3
Total Overall Credits 54