Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) to Registered Nursing (RN) - Advanced Placement Option
- Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.)
Program Snapshot
Your Learning Options
In-Person
67 Credit Hours
Estimated Time to Complete
1 year (3 full-time semesters)
In-State Tuition Per Credit Hour
$180.90 | Calculate your costs
Why LPN to RN?
Save valuable time with our streamlined 3-semester program, shaving off an entire semester compared to our traditional Nursing program.
- With a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination – Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN® ) in 2023, our program prepares you to excel on your licensure exam and thrive in your nursing career.
- Learn from faculty who are content experts in the field, providing you with the guidance and mentorship you need to excel.
- Explore varied clinical sites, gaining exposure to different healthcare settings and enhancing your practical skills.
Program Roadmap
Get all the details on our program, including class sequences, admission requirements, financial considerations, and more.
Paying for College
We are committed to using all of the available funds to help you gain access to a college education. In fact, more than 91% of our students graduate without any educational debt. In 2023, Reynolds Community College students received over $21 million dollars in grants, loans, work-study and scholarships with the average aid awarded totaling over $4,000 per student.
Payment plans are offered to break down tuition payments. Textbook Assistance and Laptop Lending Programs are also available. Be sure to explore all the types of financial aid available as well!
Why Reynolds?
We are more than a community college.
Reynolds is the key that unlocks the door to your academic and professional success. Here you will find a safe place to start. We will help you explore, dream, succeed, try, and try again. Our amazing faculty and highly personalized advisors, your Reynolds Navigators, are well known for guiding you to discover that "aha moment.” That means an outstanding college experience, less debt, more freedom, and a solid start on your future.
Receive credit for your prior learning and clinical hours completed during your LPN program, accelerating your journey to becoming an RN.
Immerse yourself in our state-of-the-art simulation lab, where simulations are integrated into every semester, providing hands-on experience in a safe and controlled setting.
Rest assured knowing our program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing, meeting the highest standards of quality education.
Class Highlights
NSG 115 - Healthcare Concepts for Transition
Transition from LPN to RN by learning the concepts of nursing practice and conceptual learning to promote health and wellness across the human lifespan.
NSG 210 - Health Care Concepts I
Focus on the care of clients across the lifespan in multiple settings including concepts related to physiological health alterations and reproduction. Specializing in pediatrics and maternal/infant care.
NSG 270 - Nursing Capstone
Apply and integrate learned concepts from previous nursing courses culminating into the final clinical course that includes a faculty led clinical and preceptor-guided college nursing laboratories.
Additional Program Information
| Year | NCLEX Pass Rate |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 94% |
| 2024 | 98.89% |
| 2023 | 100% |
Reynolds uses the ATI TEAS Admission Test for all nursing admission testing. For complete details, see LPN-RN Admission Testing. Follow the instructions at Reynolds Registered Nursing Program to apply and see the most current updates.
The LPN-RN application deadline can be found in the Academic Catalog.
FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the regular college tuition and fees, the nursing program requires the following:
| Items | Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uniform and Shoes | $200.00 | ||
| Skills Tote Bag | $338.99 | ||
| Lippincott Textbook Bundle | $1,087.66 | $529.98 | |
| ATI 1 | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Exam Soft 2 | $103.70 | $103.70 | $103.70 |
| Castlebridges - annual renewal fee 2 | $40.00 | $40.00 | |
| NCLEX-RN (Pearson VUE Proctoring) 2,3 | $200.00 | ||
| Virginia Board of Nursing RN Licensure Application Fee 2,3 | $190.00 | ||
| NCLEX-RN Background check and fingerprinting for licensure application 2 | $40.00 | ||
| U World 3 month subscription for NCLEX-RN preparation | $249.00 | ||
| Trajecsys 2,4 | $200.00 | ||
| Castlebranch - one time fee upon acceptance to program 2 | $161.74 | ||
| Health Insurance (required) | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Medical - including physical exam, and required immunizations | $500.00 (Varies) | ||
| Transportation to Clinical Sites | Variable | Variable | Variable |
| Totals (excluding variable costs) | $2,932.09 | $403.70 | $1,652.68 |
Grand total: $4,988.47 (not including variable costs such as health insurance, transportation costs, and optional print books)
Footnotes:
- Prices will vary slightly each semester
- Must be paid out of pocket by the student
- Must register while still enrolled
- Trajecsys pricing options:
- New students will purchase 12-24 month access in their first semester: $200.00 (Bookstore) or $150.00 (direct buy)
- Students enrolled in the program before Fall 2025 may only need to purchase 0-12 month access: $133.50 (Bookstore) or $100.00 (direct buy)
All costs are estimates and subject to change based on vendor and bookstore pricing.
| Name | Title | Phone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Patricia Lawson | Dean, School of Health Professions | (804) 523-5375 | plawson@reynolds.edu |
| Kristi Green | Associate Dean, School of Health Professions | (804) 523-5375 | kgreen@reynolds.edu |
| Emily Gunn | Nursing Coordinator | (804) 523-5375 | egunn@reynolds.edu |
| Pam Pinkleton | Assistant Nursing Coordinator, Nurse Retention Specialist | (804) 523-5766 | ppinkleton@reynolds.edu |
| Dr. Dawn Fredrich | Simulation Coordinator | (804) 523-5012 | dfredrich@reynolds.edu |
| Cassandra Watt | Division Support Specialist | (804) 523-5375 | cwatt@reynolds.edu |
| Karen Gilliam | Division Support Specialist | (804) 523-5375 | kgilliam@reynolds.edu |
| Name | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Natalie Belko | (804) 523-5536 | nbelko@reynolds.edu |
| Dr. Ellen Burkhalter | (804) 523-5772 | eburkhalter@reynolds.edu |
| April Jarrell | (804) 523-5015 | ajarell@reynolds.edu |
| Margaret Johnson | (804) 523-5160 | msjohnson@reynolds.edu |
| Dr. Katherine Lawson | (804) 523-5247 | klawson@reynolds.edu |
| Dr. Gloria Mudryj | (804) 523-5799 | gmudryj@reynolds.edu |
| Carolyn Parrish | (804) 523-5626 | cparrish@reynolds.edu |
| Mary Pearson | (804) 523-5760 | mpearson@reynolds.edu |
| Melinda Ripley | (804) 523-5762 | mripley@reynolds.edu |
| Dr. Stacy Stutzman | (804) 523-5188 | sstutzman@reynolds.edu |
| Dr. Aretha Thurman | (804) 523-5023 | athurman@reynolds.edu |
