what is lpn>bsn?

[unknown.xoxo]

i want to attend west coast university in LA,ca. and theyre offering the LVN>BSN program.

after i finish LVN school does that mean i can apply to WCU with just my LVN background? or do i need to go to

community college to aquire more credits to get into WCU ? is it hard to get into ?

ALSO, does LVN-BSN mean im just a licensed vocational nurse with my bachelors and i can only work as an LVN with my BSN

OR does it mean i obtain my RN BSN while doing the LVN>BSN track and i can work as an RN with my BSN????????????? im real lost

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

Earning a BSN, means that provided you attend an accredited program, you are then eligible to apply for licnesure as a registered nurse and sit for the NCLEX-RN.

LVN > BSN means that some of your education & experience as an LVN would be applied toward the coursework required for a BSN. (LVN "to" BSN, there are very few programs that are LVN to BSN, most are LVN to RN (associates) or RN (diploma or associates) to BSN )

You can work as an RN once you pass the NCLEX-RN and the state BoN issues you a license to practice as an RN.

[HazelLPN, LPN]

It is a LVN/LPN to BSN program and only open to LVN/LPNs already in practice who wish to obtain their BSN. They do not train you to become an LPN/LVN first.

I would be very hesitant to enroll at any for profit college. West Coast University is a for profit college and these can be very expensive, have low graduation rates, and low standards for admission. Generally, for profit institutions don't care about your qualifications, they just want your money. Do your own research. Compare cost of tuition, graduate rates, rates of passing state boards, etc.

My advice? Go get your BSN from a non profit school that has a good reputation and has been around a long time. Do your own research and make your own decisions. If you wish to get your LPN, find a community college or a hospital based school (though the latter is rapidly dissapearing these days). You must realize, however, that these days, new grad LPNs in many states are having challenges finding employment and some states restrict the LPN scope so that they are limited in the job available to them.

Best wishes in your future in nursing,

Mrs H.

[Hospice Nurse LPN, BSN, RN]

I am currently enrolled in a LPN/BSN program at a state university. Our program requires a current, unemcumbered LPN license and 5 years experience as an LPN. We must complete all the pre-reqs, do the background check, etc. We have the option of testing out of up to 11 credits (fundamentals, assessments, etc.)

We have the option of attending full or part time.

I chose this route over the LPN/ADN program because of the flexability (the ADN program was full time only). An LPN attending full time can finish the program in 5 semesters once the prereqs are finished. I'm a part time student, because that works better for me. Hope this helps.