LPN to RN
Admissions Procedure for Advanced Standing of Licensed Practical Nurses
Articulation Plan
In support of the Nursing Education Articulation Plan for Kansas, Butler Community College Department of Nursing provides an opportunity for articulation of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) into the second year of the associate degree nursing curriculum. This is offered only on the El Dorado campus. At the time of graduation, the student has earned an Associate in Applied Science Degree and is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Butler Community College believes in the concept of educational and career mobility, encouraging each individual to continue to build on the foundation of education and experience already achieved in reaching individual potential. The nursing faculty encourages the LPN to evaluate resources and personal abilities in order to establish realistic career goals.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) are provided the opportunity to apply for advanced standing within the nursing program. Specific requirements for advanced standing can be obtained by:
- Accessing the Butler Nursing website for Admission Process for Advanced Standing for LPNs
- E-mailing your name and address to Department of Nursing at: nursing@butlercc.edu and requesting Advanced Standing Materials be sent to you.
- Calling the Department of Nursing 316.322.3140.
Admissions Process
To find the steps to the admissions process, you can view our nursing student handbook or view the course catalog.
Technical Standards
Nursing at the Associate Degree level involves the provision of direct care for individuals and is characterized by the application of verified knowledge in the safe and skillful performance of nursing functions. Therefore, in order to be considered for admission or to be retained in the program after admission, all applicants should possess:
- Sufficient visual acuity, such as needed in the accurate preparation and administration of medications, and for the observation necessary for patient assessment and nursing care.
- Sufficient auditory perception to receive verbal communication from patients and members of the health team and to assess health needs of patients.
- Sufficient gross and fine motor coordination to respond promptly and to implement the skills, including the manipulation of equipment required in meeting health needs.
- Sufficient communication skills (speech, reading, writing) to interact with individuals and to communicate needs promptly and effectively as may be necessary in the individual‘s interest.
- Sufficient intellectual and emotional functions to plan and implement care for individuals.
For Information:
Contact the Nursing Department at nursing@butlercc.edu