LPN to BSN Student

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. an official 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, and
4. standardized test results including NLN Examinations taken at other institutions. Results are good for one (1) year.

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, Fundamentals of Nursing, Issues in Aging, 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 nursing 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

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 (24 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 206, 207, 215; Nursing 201-202, 207, and 225 (NLN examinations or equivalents); and Psychology 107. Students need to schedule NLN testing in collaboration with the Department Chair.

Under “Recommended Sequence” below, a number indicates the year during 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). This is a recommended sequence which will be individualized based on the course rotation schedule and in consultation with the faculty advisor.

Required courses

Required Courses which Meet General Education Requirements