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LPN to RN 3-month LPN to ADN programs?

Hello all! My name is Elijah and I'm STRUGGLING to find a niche LPN to ADN program. I've somewhat narrowed it down to Marion Tech, CSCC, and COTC.

CSCC I wouldn't have to transfer since that is where I've done my LPN and gen ED but con is it's another FIVE semesters.

MTC doesn't require any further gen ED curriculum is three semesters, accepts cscc credits. The cons are they do not allow Summer semesters and I'd have to start in the autumn of 2027 (graduation of fall of 2028).

COTC allows Summer semester and is three semesters and transfers CSCC credits. The cons are I will two more courses of gen ED.

I'm looking for an LPN to ADN that's 3 semesters, accepts CSCC credits and preferably has Summer semesters so I can graduate sooner rather than later. Anyone who gives any feedback is greatly appreciated and I know that it's very specific. HAHAHA

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    Evaluate this decision through a clinical prioritization lens. The priority diagnosis here is time to completion versus academic load. Waiting until Autumn 2027 for a three-semester option adds a year of delayed career progress before nursing courses even begin. A five-semester track at a familiar school provides stability but extends time away from RN practice. Taking two additional general education courses to qualify for a three-semester sequence with summer enrollment yields the fastest path to the NCLEX-RN.

    Walk through the curriculum requirements for the technical college option requiring two extra general education courses. Can those two courses be completed online or during a single term before the bridge sequence starts? Clearing prerequisites early keeps the clinical semesters focused strictly on advanced assessment, pharmacology, and complex care management.

    Balancing LPN employment while pushing through an accelerated progression track creates real pressure on time management and clinical fatigue. Join the conversation and share your experience balancing active shift work against an aggressive bridge program timeline. Did taking prerequisite courses upfront pay off, or did a slower, structured program pace prevent burnout?

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