LPN Bridge Education Programs in New Jersey
If you are an LPN seeking to become an RN, you should know your options before you choose a school. New Jersey has many LPN-RN (also called LPN Bridge) programs, each of which offers different degrees and comes at a unique cost and program length. An LPN-RN program could lead to an Associate Degree, a combined Associate Degree and Diploma in Nursing, or a Baccalaureate Degree. Familiarize yourself with what New Jersey’s LPN-RN programs have to offer in the table below. Click on school names for more information about specific programs.
NCLEX-RN Pass rates for different programs can be found at https://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur/Pages/NCLEX-RN.aspx.
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LPN-RN Programs |
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Program Name |
Address |
Length of Program |
Approved/
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Degree/ Credits Earned |
Estimated Cost
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| Atlantic Cape Community College |
5100 Black Horse Pike |
5 semesters |
|
Associate in Applied Science Nursing | $24,339 |
| Berkley College – Woodland Park |
44 Rifle Camp Rd. |
7 semesters. |
|
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 120 semester credits required for graduation |
$25,300 per academic year |
| Brookdale Community College |
765 Newman Springs Road |
5 semesters |
|
Diploma & AAS Nursing 64 credits. Offer dual admission with Georgian Court University and NJCU. |
Out of county–$258.50/credit. Out of state–$283.50/credit |
| Eastwick College – Ramsey Campus |
10 South Franklin Turnpike |
18 months for Associate Degree; 30 months for BSN |
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Diploma in nursing with Associate Degree in Applied Scienc in Nursing. OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing | $36,430 for Associate Degree; $68,280 for BSN |
| Essex County College |
303 University Avenue |
16 months |
|
AAS Nursing 66 credits |
Tuition $134.24/credit in- county; $268.49 out-county, not including general & student activity fees. 6 credits granted after completion of 2 Bridge courses for a total of 66 credits. Additional $4500 in course fees. |
| Holy Name School of Nursing |
333 Hudson Terrace |
3 semesters |
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Diploma in Nursing & AAS Degree Transferable Credits St. Peters University | Total cost and fees including all courses from St. Peter’s for AS degree $37,878 Total cost for tuition /fees only $23,970 |
| Jersey College |
564 US-46 |
Day Program: 15 months Evening Program: 21 months |
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AAS degree in nursing, 113 quarter credits | $33,226 Total Program Cost, includes: Tuition, Fees, Books, Computer, and Uniforms |
| JFK Muhlenberg Harold B and Dorothy A Synder Schools |
1200 Randolph Road |
3 semesters |
|
Diploma in Nursing & AAS Degree 75 credits |
$27,721 tuition, plus room & board On Campus Resident: $12,767 |
| Ocean County College |
1 College Drive |
4 semesters |
|
AAS Nursing 73 credits |
In-county-$180.00/credit, Out-of-county –$198.00/credit, Out-of-state –$270.00/credit, plus additional course fee |
| Passaic County Community College |
One College Boulevard |
4 semesters |
|
AAS Nursing 70 credits |
2022-2023: In county $180/credit, Out of county $242/ credit, Out of state $310/credit. Course fees $275. for NUR-195 & NUR 203, $2580 for NUR-102, 201, 202. |
| Raritan Valley Community College |
118 Lamington Road |
One summer session and 1 year (2 semesters) |
|
AAS Nursing 65 credits |
In county (Hunterdon and Somerset) $174 per credit and Out of county $254 per credit. Please see the following web site for additional financial information: https://www.raritanval.edu/paying-for-college/tuition-and-fees |
| Rowan College at Gloucester Count |
1400 Tanyard Rd |
1 year |
|
AAS Nursing 69 credits |
In County: $16,354 Out of County: $17,961 Out of State: $19,461 |
| St. Francis Medical Center |
601 Hamilton Avenue |
10 months |
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Diploma from SFMC, Associate in Science from Mercer County Community College. 70 credits | $11,920 |
| Salem Community College |
460 Hollywood Avenue |
37 Weeks |
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Associate in Applied Science Nursing, 60 credits | In county $16,940. Includes 60 credits (General Education and Nursing Course), nursing fees, ATI, virtual simulation and lab kits. . |
| Trinitas School of Nursing |
40 W Jersey Street |
4 semesters |
|
Diploma in Nursing & AAS Degree 73 credits |
$31,000 including all pre-requisites ($23,000 if completed) |
*Organizations that approve and/or accredit Practical Nursing Schools include:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
- National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (CNEA)
- New Jersey Board of Nursing (NJBON)
Data was collected either directly from the school websites or via phone verification. NJCCN cannot ensure accuracy of information.