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Fox Valley Technical College

Appleton, Wisconsin, United States

Associate Degree in Nursing Pathway, LPN to ADN

If you are currently a practicing LPN in the state of Wisconsin and want to continue your education to become a registered nurse, this program is designed for you. You can apply 19 credits from your practical nursing program to give you a major jump start. Then continue your training with the latest procedures and technology. You'll get plenty of hands-on experience with a wide range of clinical skills, health assessments and medication administration. Our state-of-the-art health simulation environment gives you access to a variety of life-like training opportunities to build your confidence and skills. Throughout your training, you’ll practice critical thinking, leadership, team building and accurate communications, which will prepare you to work effectively in a variety of environments and with diverse patient populations. Electives allow you to pursue specific areas of interest. Upon completion, you'll be eligible to take the National Council of State Board's examination to become a registered nurse.

 

Campus Information

Appleton Campus

Fox Valley Tech's Appleton location offers a wide variety of services, classes and degree programs designed to meet your education needs. With more than 200 areas of study and world-class technology, we're here to sharpen your job skills or prepare you for a new career.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • June
  • Aug

Application Processing Time in Days: 20

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Career Opportunities

  • Registered Nurse

PSW Opportunity

  • 12 to 36 months( OPT duration depends on the major studied)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

TEAS Score Requirement

A TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) composite score of 58.7 or above is required for admission to the Pre-Associate Degree Nursing, Dental Hygiene, OTA , Medical Lab, Neurodiagnostic, and Vet Tech Programs.

High School Transcript

Submit a final, official high school transcript or an official copy of GED/HSED certification scores.

Nursing Dept. Chair Meeting

Meet with the Nursing Department Chair to discuss the program and its requirements.

Proof of Pract. Nurs. License

Students should make a copy of their Practical Nurse License and send it in to Fox Valley Technical College

Post-Secondary Transcript

Submit an official copy of your Post-Secondary transcript(s).

Provide TOEFL scores. TOEFL scores are NOT needed if enrolling into the Intensive English Program.

  • Minimum TOEFL scores needed for entering an Associate in Applied Science Degree Program:
    • 520 on the paper-based test
    • 190 on the computer-based test
    • 68 on Internet-based test
  • Non-native English speakers who meet the minimum TOEFL requirements should enroll in ‘Bridge’ courses during the first

semester at Fox Valley Technical College. ‘Bridge’ courses receive additional assistance from an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor and are designed for students transitioning from ESL to non-ESL courses