LPN to BSN online programs

[brossenbach]

Hi,

I will have my LPN in July, and am wanting to continue to get my BSN. I have a current BS degree in a different field and have found some LPN to BSN programs. The one I am looking at is NDSU because it can be completed online. Are there any other programs that people have taken that they suggest? Or anyone that has/is taking NDSU LPN to BSN program that can give me pros/cons?

Thank you!

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Hmm - it may be a state-specific issue, but there are no approved "online" LVN-BSN programs in my state. In order to become an RN, students have to master additional clinical skills - and this cannot be done online. Didactic courses can be delivered online, but clinical labs and practicums have to be "live".

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Why not do an ABSN program locally?

[ThatBigGuy]

NDSU is PRIMARILY online, according to their website. However, three classes must be taken on campus due to the clinical/lab requirements. So unless you plan on moving to Fargo, you're out of luck there.

You're not going to find a completely online LPN-to-BSN program because the BSN is a more advanced license. That means it will require more clinical and lab hours, which obviously cannot be completed online.

[brossenbach]

There is nothing local around me. The closest is 4.5 hours away.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

There is nothing local around me. The closest is 4.5 hours away.

Probably closer than North Dakota.

[WookieeRN, BSN, MSN, RN]

Perhaps you may want to look at LPN-TO-RN programs and then look into RN-BSN programs, or look at ABSN programs since you already have a bachelor's.

[smartnurse1982]

Indiana University has an Lpn to Bsn program.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Indiana University has an Lpn to Bsn program.

Not accepted in all states and requires clinical time just like NDSU.