Nursing curriculum changes for Fall 2012 and 2013

Nursing Program Course Update
 
Fall 2012 Semester 1
Effective fall 2012 the College Success Seminar (CSS) 101 course is a requirement in the Nursing program. It has been added to the first semester nursing course sequence. Applicants are encouraged to take CSS 101 prior to entering the nursing program; If CSS 101 is not completed prior to entering the Nursing program, it must be completed by the end of the first semester of the Nursing program.

Nursing Program pre-admission requirement for fall 2013
Effective fall 2013 the College Success Seminar (CSS) 101 course will be a pre-admission requirement course for the Nursing program along with the other pre- admission courses: Pre-admission required courses for Fall 2013: High school algebra and chemistry, ENG 101, PSY 101, and BIO 233 all with a grade of “B-” or better, and CSS 101.

LPN Bridge Change  
There is going to be a change in the time eligibility requirement for the LPN-to- RN Bridge Program and the LPN Challenge of Fundamentals of Nursing at Bristol Community College. The change is from the five (5) year timeframe to a three (3) year timeframe. All other criterion and requirements will remain the same, only the year timeframe is changing. Please see below.
 
Advance Standing option for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) Update
 
Effective fall 2013 the LPN-to-RN Bridge Program criteria will be:
For Licensed Practical Nursing (LPNs) who have graduated within 3 years from one of the 5 LPN schools:  Diman Regional, Bristol Plymouth, Upper Cape Cod Regional, Southeastern Regional Practical Nursing Program and Tri County RVTHS.
 
Effective fall 2013 the LPN Challenge of Fundamentals of Nursing criteria will be:
For Licensed Practical Nursing (LPNs) who have graduated more than 3 years ago from one of the 5 LPN school: Diman Regional, Bristol-Plymouth, Upper Cape Cod Regional, Southeastern Regional Practical Nursing Program or Tri County RVTHS or who have not graduated from one of these 5 LPN schools.