The educational program has been developed from the philosophy and student learning outcomes of the School of Nursing. The program provides education and guidance for students in preparation for their delivery of comprehensive professional nursing care as graduate nurses.
The School offers two program options: Generic RN and the LPN to RN. The application deadline for both the Generic Program and the LPN to RN Program is February 28.
The Generic Program is a two-year, full-time, day program.
- All required courses must be completed within a three-year period from date of admission.
- Year One Semesters: Fall (Aug to Dec), Spring (Jan to May), Summer (May to June)
- Year Two Semesters: Fall (Aug to Dec), Spring (Jan to May), Graduation (mid-May)
- Working is strongly discouraged.
- After the successful completion of the first semester, students may apply for the Nurse Extern Program at Capital Health.
The LPN to RN Program is a one-year, full-time program for qualified LPNs who wish to enter into NSG 136 (LPN Transition – Nursing through the Lifespan) and finish the nursing part of the program in one year. Upon satisfactory completion of NSG 136, 16 credits will be granted for the LPN licensure. The final LPN to RN class will be accepted in the Fall of 2026.
- Year One Semesters: Summer Pre-Req Physical Assessment (May to June) at Capital Health School of Nursing – Regional Medical Center (must pass to be enrolled in the program), Fall (Aug to Dec), Spring (Jan to May), Graduation (mid-May)
- Working during clinical courses is strongly discouraged.
- After the successful completion of the first semester, students may apply for the Nurse Extern Program at Capital Health.
Capital Health provides the primary clinical facility for the correlation of theory to practice for required nursing courses. It may be necessary to attend evening or weekend clinical sessions depending on facility availability. Additional clinical facilities are selected to provide a broad range of learning experiences to meet the curriculum objectives. At all times, the clinical education is taught by Capital Health instructors.
When the student has successfully completed the planned program of studies, completed all planned comprehensive testing and pre-graduation requirements, and fulfilled all financial obligations, he/she is eligible for graduation. Graduates are then eligible to take the licensing examination, National Council of State Boards of Nursing Examination (NCLEX-RN), to become a registered nurse.