The LPN to RN applicant must meet the same admission requirements listed above. The LPN to RN applicant is exempt from the Preadmission Tests. However, if the LPN to RN applicant has not successfully completed the prerequisites biology, chemistry, and algebra within five years prior to applying to the nursing program, the LPN to RN applicant may demonstrate currency in these prerequisites by scoring at least at the 45th program percentile on the Preadmission Tests or by successful completion of BIO 101, CHM 125, MTH 03 or MTE 1,2, and 3. The LPN to RN applicant must complete ITE 115 or successfully complete Germanna's computer competency test prior to applying to the nursing program within the past five years. The LPN to RN applicant must demonstrate application of knowledge of basic nursing concepts through performances on standardized nursing achievement tests. These tests are administered in the LPN to RN Transition Course. Applicant is responsible for the cost of the tests. Successful completion of the achievement tests does NOT guarantee admission into the 200 level nursing program courses. LPN to RN applicants NOT offered admission into the 200 level NUR courses may apply for admission into the 100 level NUR courses.

LPN to RN applicants should complete BIO 141/142/149, NUR 100, NUR 226, and NUR 115, LPN to RN Transition, within eighteen months prior to admission to program. LPN to RN applicants should have completed all the general education courses in the associate degree prior to applying for admission with advanced placement into 200 level nursing courses. Applications for LPN to RN AAS nursing program are due by July 1 or November 1. Upon meeting all admission criteria, applicants' transcripts and nursing test scores will be evaluated to determine readiness and priority for admission. The number of qualified LPN to RNs offered admission is contingent upon space available in classroom, nursing laboratory, the program's access to sufficient clinical spaces in the region's healthcare settings, and the number of qualified nursing faculty to teach.

LPN to RN applicants offered admission must submit documentation of same immunizations and other credentials including drug screen, liability insurance for nursing student, and health insurance among others listed above.