LPN-to-ADN Pathway
Are you working as a licensed practical nurse but looking to advance your career in health? The LPN-to-ADN Pathway is designed to help LPNs take the next step—an associate degree in nursing (ADN).
Bridge to Nursing
Mid-State makes it easy for LPNs to begin their ADN coursework with a “bridge” of requirements, all offered at Mid-State:
- Transition from LPN to ADN – Online course
- LPN Skills Refresher – Partially online course
When the bridge courses are completed, you may begin the core Nursing courses. Ability to register for core courses will depend on both:
- Successful completion of bridge courses
- Course and clinical availability
Prior to entering third-semester classes, students are required to complete an in-person onboarding (orientation) session.
Explore the full policy and curriculum details below, and contact a Nursing academic advisor with any questions.
LPN-to-ADN Admission Requirements
- Be a US citizen or permanent resident
- Hold a current, unencumbered Wisconsin Licensed Practical Nurse license
- Work as an LPN for at least one year
- Possess a practical nursing degree or completed required nursing courses from an accredited college.
Step 1: Credits Already Earned by Licensed Practical Nurses
(Subject to confirmation by credit evaluation process)
| Description | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education Courses* | 28 |
| Advanced Standing for LPN License (Credit for Prior Learning) | 15 |
Step 2: Nursing Bridge Courses
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 10543129 Transition from LPN to ADN | 2 |
| 10543134 LPN/Paramedic to ADN Skills | 2 |
Step 3: Core Nursing Courses (3rd and 4th Term)
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| 10543109 Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 1 | 3 |
| 10543110 Nursing: Mental Health and Community Concepts | 2 |
| 10543111 Nursing: Intermediate Clinical Practice | 3 |
| 10543112 Nursing Advanced Skills | 1 |
| 10543113 Nursing: Complex Health Alterations 2 | 3 |
| 10543114 Nursing: Management and Professional Concepts | 2 |
| 10543115 Nursing: Advanced Clinical Practice | 3 |
| 10543116 Nursing: Clinical Transition | 2 |
