Nursing LPN to BSN
Are you a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) ready to take the next step toward a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? The 91直播鈥檚 LPN to BSN program is an accelerated, rigorous pathway completed over two academic years. In-person classes are held one full day per week, with at least one additional day dedicated to clinical practicum. While the program is designed for working nurses, students should plan for a significant time commitment outside of scheduled class and clinical hours to successfully meet program expectations. It is highly recommended that enrolled students do not work more than part-time throughout the LPN to BSN program. With thoughtful planning and time management, students can navigate the program successfully while growing professionally and advancing their nursing careers.
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Why 91直播's University?
- Learn in small classes where you are supported and seen as an individual
- Gain hands-on clinical experience across community and hospital settings that prepares you for real-world nursing practice
- Learn from faculty with extensive nursing experience, bringing real-world insight into the classroom
- Access scholarships designed to help make your nursing education achievable
Program highlights
- Earn your BSN in just two years with an accelerated pathway designed for motivated LPNs
- Leverage your LPN experience by receiving one semester (15 credits) toward your BSN
- Flexible hybrid learning combining rigorous in-person and online learning
- Supportive cohort model fostering connection and growth with your fellow LPN to BSN students
- Scholarships available to help make your degree more accessible
- Conveniently located in the South Puget Sound region of Washington
- Proven success with 92% NCLEX pass rate
ACCREDITATION
The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at 91直播's University is accredited by the .
APPROVALS
The LPN to BSN program at 91直播's University is fully approved by the Washington Board of Nursing.
Important dates for applications and admission
- Aug. 1: Application opens for first-year, transfer, and LPN-BSN applications
- Feb. 10: Application deadline for first-year, transfer, and LPN-BSN applications
Application process
Transfer student applicants to the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program must meet the transfer admission requirements of the University as outlined in the university catalog and on the Transfer (undergrad) webpage.
Prerequisites for admission to the LPN to BSN Nursing Program
- Unrestricted Washington State Practical Nurse license.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above. Transfer student GPA is computed from all college-level coursework taken.
- A minimum of 3.0 GPA in all required prerequisite science courses.
- Students may repeat one pre-requisite science course one time if they receive a grade of lower than a B.
- Satisfactory completion of all clinical entry requirements, including background clearance, drug screen and immunizations.
- Associate Degree or DTA not required but highly encouraged to decrease the number of non-nursing courses required for your BSN.
Nursing LPN to BSN Requirements
Core curriculum requirements
Information about core curriculum requirements, most of which may be satisfied by transfer credit, is found in the Academic Policies and Procedures section of the academic catalog. LPN to BSN students will be required to take COR 110: Religious Studies (3) and COR 340W: Ethics, Human Dignity, and Reason (4).
LPN to BSN requirements
All students must meet the university鈥檚 graduation requirement of 120 total semester hours, which includes accepted transfer credit. A maximum of 90 semester hours (135 quarter hours) will be accepted in transfer toward fulfillment of requirements for the baccalaureate degree. Fifteen (15) semester hours of upper division credit will be awarded, based on verification of successful completion of the NCLEX- PN examination.
- BSN Prerequisite Courses
- BIO 121: Human Biology
- BIO 228/328: Human Anatomy & Physiology I
- BIO 229/329: Human Anatomy & Physiology II
- BIO 251: Microbiology for Applied Health
- CHM 121: Introduction to Chemistry
- MTH 101: Intermediate Algebra
- MTH 201: Introduction to Statistics
- NUR 203: Human Nutrition
- PSY 101: Introduction to Psychology
- PSY 215: Lifespan Development
The curriculum plan for the LPN to BSN student is as follows:
Junior I semester
- NUR 305: Foundations of Professional Nursing Practice/LPN Skills Review Lab (3)
- NUR 305C: Foundations of Professional Nursing: LPN to BSN Clinical Practicum (1)
- NUR 306: Complex Pathophysiology/ Pharmacology (3)
- NUR 350: Translating Research into EBP (3)
- NUR 450: Care Coordination & Interprofessional Collaboration (3)
Junior II Semester
- NUR 310: Health Policy (3)
- NUR 314: LPN to BSN Skills and Simulation Lab (2)
- NUR 410: Promoting Population Health in the Community (3)
- NUR 415: Promoting Population Health in the Community Practicum for the LPN to BSN student (1)
- NUR 422: Advanced Nursing Management of Childbearing and Childrearing families (2)
- NUR 423: Childbearing Family clinical practicum: LPN to BSN (1)
Senior I Semester
- NUR 405: Nursing Management of Complex Chronic or Acutely Ill Patients: LPN to BSN (4)
- NUR 406: Nursing Management of Complex Chronic or Acutely Ill Patients practicum (2)
- NUR 413: Advanced skills lab and simulation: LPN to BSN (1)
- NUR 430: Nursing Leadership (3)
- COR 110: Religious Studies (online) (3)
Senior II Semester
- NUR 480: Synthesis Practicum for LPN to BSN students (3)
- NUR 481: Transition to RN Practice/NCLEX Prep for RN to BSN students (3)
- NUR 490: Capstone (2)
- COR 340W: Ethics (online) (4)
Nursing LPN to BSN at a Glance
- Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing
- Program Type
- Major
- Campus
- Main (Lacey)
- Type of Instruction
- In Person
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