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LPN-BSN Program
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:
Advanced placement may be obtained by transfer credit and credit by examination in accordance with University policy. Credit by examination is granted through CLEP, departmental examinations, and/or standardized National League for Nursing Tests or their equivalent. It is recognized that LPN to BSN students possess certain requisite knowledge and skills, 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 ways. 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 all prerequisites have been met, prior to entering the third year (junior year) of the curriculum. 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 Basic BSN Student section of the catalog (TOEFL iBT scores and criminal record checks), the current BSN Program Guide, and the LPN to BSN Informational Packet. Suggested LPN to BSN Sequence Suggested Credit by Examination and/or Transfer (24 credits): Required Courses Recommended Course Sequence Department Number Credits Course Title Year/Semester
Required Courses which Meet General Education Requirements 3 credits - Any Art, Music, or Theatre course (1) BMS 105 (3 credits) Introduction to the Old Testament (3) or BMS 106 Introduction to the New Testament CSC 105 (3 credits) Introduction to Computer Science (1) ENG 101 (3 credits) Communications Skill I (1) or ENG 187: Honors College Comp I 102 (3 credits) Communications Skill II (1) or ENG 188: Honors College Comp. II COM 228 (3 credits) Business and Professional Speaking (3) ENG ___ 3 Any Literature course ................................................ 3 HIS ___ 3 Any History course ................................................... 1 MAT 106 3 Beginning Algebra .................................................... 1 (Or any elective if Math Placement Exam scores are sufficient) 215 3 Applied Statistics ..................................................... 3 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 |
