The Connecticut Articulation Plan requires LPNs articulating to an RN program to take a 4-credit Bridge Course (a 3-credit online course and a 1-credit nursing school practicum). In conjunction with Charter Oak State College, the Connecticut League for Nursing offers the 3-credit online LPN to RN Articulation Bridge Course.

To be eligible to participate students must:

• be enrolled in an Associate degree or diploma nursing program in Connecticut;
• be recommended by their school/program; and
• have completed the other requirements of the first year of the program.

Course Registration

Only students who are eligible according to the CLN may register for the LPN to RN Bridge Course. If you are eligible, you may register for this 3 credit online course by going to the college portal, ACORN. Participants need not apply to Charter Oak State College.

The course will be offered in Spring 2011 but the dates have not been determined. Tuition will be $203 per credit for in-state residents and $275 per credit for out-of-state residents. A $45 registration fee will be assessed.

Upon completion of the 3-credit online Bridge Course, the 1-credit school-based course is taken at your community college or nursing program.