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Additional Graduation Requirements
In addition to the College graduation requirements, the student must have a minimum
grade of "C" in each nursing course.
Advanced Placement for Licensed Practical Nurses
Credit by Examination
The LPN may challenge NURS 1101 and NURS 1111 by examination. Successful
performance on the three components of the challenge examination (theory, clinical
laboratory, and mathematics tests) allows the LPN to exempt the fundamentals courses and
enter the Associate Degree curriculum. Admissions requirements are the same as for regular
Associate Degree students.
Admissions Criteria for Credit by Examination Option
All applicants for the credit by examination option must meet these criteria:
1. Be eligible for admission to Darton State College and the Associate Degree Nursing
program.
2. Submit a transcript from practical nursing education program.
3. Have completed a practical nursing program and have one year of active nursing
practice within the last two years. Employee verification and job description required.
4. Submit evidence of unrestricted LPN Licensure.
5. Have completed all prerequisite requirements for the entry nursing class.
HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL TO RN BRIDGE
LPN’s and Paramedics may be admitted to a shortened Associate Degree Nursing curriculum
with the following:
1. Be eligible for admission to Darton State College and the Associate Degree Nursing
program.
2. Hold a valid Paramedic certification or LPN license with a minimum of one year of
experience.
3. Earned 16 or more credit hours of general education courses in the nursing
curriculum including BIOL 2111 – achieving a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
4. Earned a “C” or better in all nursing core courses.
5. Healthcare Professional Bridge students with previous work experience will have
fewer clinical hours than generic students.
6. No previous failing grades in other nursing programs.
7. Preference will be given to students with highest GPA, highest pre-entrance test
scores and those who have completed all required core classes.
8. All nursing core required for the ASN must be completed prior to enrollment in NURS
2115.
HYBRID NURSING PROGRAM
Persons interested in applying to the hybrid track will need to meet the same requirements
as other students seeking admission to Darton Nursing. Additionally, students wishing to
enter the hybrid track will need the following:
1. Priority will be given to individuals who have completed core classes required for
nursing.
2. A minimum overall college GPA of 2.7.
3. Earned a grade of “C” or better in all nursing core courses.
4. Evidence of prior learning experience in an on-line format.
5. Submission of a written essay documenting their on-line learning experiences and
their reasons for choosing a career in nursing.
6. No previous failing grades in other nursing programs.