LPN to BSN Program
LPN TO BSN STUDENT
Program Description
Licensed Practical Nurse students (LPN to BSN) who have graduated from state approved practical nursing programs may enter as first-year students on either a full-time or part-time basis while completing the general education requirements. Applicants must submit a formal application of admission to the University and must fulfill all stated admission requirements. In addition, the applicant must have a personal interview in the Department of Nursing and submit the following to the Director of the BSN Program:
1. A transcript from a state approved practical nurse program.
2. Evidence of current practical nurse licensure.
3. A transcript of any academic credits earned from institutions of higher education.
4. Standardized test results including NLN Examinations taken at other institutions.
Advanced placement may be obtained by transfer credit and credit by examination in accordance with University policy. Credit by examination is granted by Advanced Placement Tests of the CEEP, CLEP, department examinations, and standardized National League for Nursing Tests or their equivalent. It is recognized that LPN to BSN students possess certain requisite knowledge and skill, and opportunities are provided to validate prior learning in pathophysiology, anatomy, physiology, microbiology, pharmacology, fundamentals of nursing, care of the older adult, and human development. Efforts are made to facilitate the student’s progression through the program in the most efficient, economical, effective, and equitable way. It is possible for the LPN to BSN student to complete the program in a minimum of six semesters pending timely and successful completion of credits by examination and required course work.
Students who are admitted to the University enter as first-year students and are admitted into the Department of Nursing as nursing majors when prerequisites have been met. The LPN to BSN students must meet the same requirements for admission, progression, withdrawal, dismissal, reinstatement, and graduation as the Basic BSN student. Please refer to the current Nursing Student Handbook and the LPN to BSN Student Information Packet.
Suggested LPN to BSN Sequence
The LPN to BSN student will be held to the same admission and progression requirements as the basic BSN student. Therefore, all prerequisites must be met prior to entering the third year (junior level) of the nursing curriculum. Pending successful completion of credits by examination, it is possible to complete the program in six semesters.
Suggested Credit by Examination and/or Transfer (31 credits):
In addition to courses which are transferred or for which CLEP credit has been earned, the LPN to BSN student will be provided the opportunity to validate prior learning and earn credit by examination in the following courses: Biology 109, 207, 215; Nursing 201-202, 206, 207, and 211-212 (NLN examinations or equivalents); and Psychology 107.
Required Courses
Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year which it is recommended that the course be taken (i.e., 1-first year; 2-second year, etc.) a letter indicates that the course should be taken during a particular semester (i.e. F-Fall; S-Spring). Selection of courses is completed in consultation with the student’s nursing academic advisor.
Recommended Course Sequence
Department Number Credits Course Title Year/Semester
NUR 105 1 Orientation to Professional Nursing ............... 2
208 3 Introduction to Evidence-Based Practice....... 2S
305 3 Physical Assessment of the Adult ............... 3F
321 9 Nursing Care of the Adult Client with
Chronic Illness ........................................... 3F
322 8 Nursing Care of the Adult Client with
Acute Illness .............................................. 3S
325 4 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing ............... 3S
401 1 Critical Thinking I ........................................... 4F
402 1 Critical Thinking II .......................................... 4S
406 5 Nursing Care in the Community ...................... 4
(This course satisfies SLR 105 requirement)
407 6 Leadership/Management in Professional
Nursing ....................................................... 4
408 1 Professional Issues in Nursing .................... 4S
415 5 Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family ........ 4
416 5 Nursing Care of the Childrearing Family ......... 4
499 3 Nursing Research ........................................ 4F
Required Courses which Meet General Education Requirements
MAT 106 3 Beginning Algebra .......................................... 1
(Or any elective if Math Placement Exam
scores are sufficient)
MAT 215 3 Elementary Statistics ...................................... 3
CSC 105 3 Introduction to Computer Science .................. 1
___ 3 Any Art, Music, or Theatre course ................ 1
ENG 101 3 Communications Skill I .................................... 1
or ENG 187: Honors Comm. Skills I
102 3 Communications Skill II .................................... 1
or ENG 188: Honors Comm. Skills II
COM 228 3 Business and Professional Speaking ............ 3
ENG ___ 3 Any Literature course .................................... 3
HIS ___ 3 Any History course ........................................ 1
BMS ___ 3 Biblical and Ministry Studies ........................... 1
PHL 205 3 Ethics ........................................................ 3
PSY 105 3 Introduction to Psychology ............................. 1
SOC 105 3 Principles of Sociology ................................... 1
or SOC 106: Societies
WBE 108 1 Fiat Lux .......................................................... 1