How many semester hours does it take to complete the nursing program?
The basic program requires 72 semester hours (14 hours of prerequisite work, 16 hours of general academic requirements, and 42 hours of nursing course work) The transition program also requires 72 semester hours (14 hours of prerequisite work, 16 hours of general academic requirements, 28 hours of nursing course work – 14 additional hours are awarded to the LPN at the completion of the nursing program).