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Was looking into an online LPN to RN program. I thought about Excelsior but they require hands on nursing that is recent and because I do Utilization Review I am not currently doing hands on nursing. Any recommendations? Thanks!

Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.

Indiana State University has a program. Those are the only two I am aware of.

Online University | Online Degree Programs | WGU has a pre-licensure BSN program in five states that is suitable for working LPNs.

flnurse7

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Thanks! I know I have found some for BSN but gearing more toward ASN at this time. I will check those out though as it's something to think about! :)

TheCommuter, BSN, RN

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

The two big players in online nursing education for LPN-to-RN transition programs are Indiana State Univ (LPN to BSN) and Excelsior College (LPN to ASN).

Both programs require a face to face clinical practicum component.

west00

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Don't all online programs have a clinical component at some point?

Specializes in NICU, ICU, PICU, Academia.
Don't all online programs have a clinical component at some point?

Yes. (Pre-licensure)

TheCommuter, BSN, RN

102 Articles; 27,612 Posts

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Don't all online programs have a clinical component at some point?

Yes. (Pre-licensure)
All pre-licensure online nursing programs entail a clinical component.

Meanwhile, many post-licensure online programs (e.g., RN-to-BSN, BSN-to-MSN, MSN-to-PhD) do not have any clinical component whatsoever.

west00

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Do all LPN to RN online programs have clinical components?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN

102 Articles; 27,612 Posts

Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Do all LPN to RN online programs have clinical components?
The answer to your question is yes...

west00

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Sorry, just thought I'd clarify.

west00

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Any ideas on best overall LPN-RN online programs.

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Lunah, MSN, RN

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

A couple more:

An Online LPN to RN Program at Allegany College of Maryland

LPN to RN Online Bridge | Hutchinson Community College

You would have to check applicability and acceptance in your state.

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