LPN (LVN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Programs

Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education Program is one in which a person licensed as a Practical Nurse can advance to a RN with a bachelor’s degree.

This program is one that is offered in many states by nursing schools, colleges, and universities as an option that allows the LPN to skip the associate’s degree program of nursing to obtain a four-year bachelor’s degree in nursing and eligibility to take the Registered Nurse licensing exam.

The LPN to BSN program is generally 2-4 years in length through traditional on-site courses or online programs with local clinical settings. Online programs are popular for nurses who are working full-time or who have families.

Admissions requirements for programs vary from program to program. Contact the school you are interested in for specific admission information for their LPN to BSN Program. Generally a standardized test is required as well as specific science courses in biology and chemistry. Other courses may also be required as perquisites.

Interested candidates for LPN to BSN programs should check to make sure that the program they choose, if an online or out of state program, is accredited by their state board of nursing.

Program requirements include a battery of science courses including chemistry, biology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, and general nursing courses, as well as psychology and human development courses. Students are also required to complete work experiences in a variety of clinical settings in the community.

Upon completion of the LPN to BSN program and successfully completing the nursing exam, the newly graduated RN can work in a variety of settings that require a bachelor’s degree and/or RN license. Graduates may also be eligible for additional nurse management positions.

RNs may also choose to go on to complete a fast track RN to Master’s of Science in Nursing Education Program, RN to MSN Education Program, which can offer the candidate further promotions and opportunities to specialize. A master’s degree is usually required for nurse midwives, family nurse practitioners, nurse anesthesiologists, and clinical nursing instructors.