LPN to RN Program

Obtain your RN license in just one year

Why Enroll with Middlesex College?

• Fast, Affordable Training – obtain your RN license in just one year at a low cost. Short-term training, long-term impact
• Career Mobility – accessibility to Middlesex County employers like Hackensack Meridian Health and RWJBarnabas Health
• Higher Income Ceiling – in-demand career with higher growth potential

Admission Requirements:

Review the LPN to RN program admission checklist for detailed application requirements, deadlines, and required documentation. For more information about transfer credits, visit the Transfer Credit and Prior Learning Credits page.

Program Curriculum

*Prior learning experience credits

Students who demonstrate a grade of C or better in a professional nursing course will receive two credits for NRB 135: Professional Nursing Issues and Trends. Students who hold a current, unencumbered LPN license are eligible to receive eight credits toward their degree requirements. To qualify, students must provide official verification of licensure through the appropriate State Board of Nursing.

Semester 1 (Summer)

Semester 1 Credits: 12

Semester 2 (Fall)

Semester 2 Credits: 11
*BIO 211 and ENG 122 must be completed prior to starting NRB 232 in the Spring.

Semester 3 (Spring)

Semester 3 Credits: 12
Credits: 35
*Prior learning experience credits: 10

Total Credits: 62
(Spring Graduation)

Clinical experience

Individuals interested in applying to the program must have an unencumbered New Jersey LPN license. Students enrolled in the program participate in diverse clinical settings and experiences. Skills are taught and strengthened in the lab and the state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Lab.

Applications for this in-demand program will open in August 2026.

Questions?

Contact Kara Kaldawi
PhD, RN, APN, GCNS-BC, MEDSURG-BC
Phone: 732.906.4660
Email: kkaldawi@middlesexcollege.edu