Online Lvn to rn program

Crash_Cart · Aug 6, 2019

Thoughts about Excelsior?

callinshotz, RN · Nov 12, 2019

I would have that program as the last resort because some states don’t recognize that as accredited. Even if you pass your boards they won’t. Even with a bsn and an msn.

callinshotz, RN · Nov 12, 2019

I would have that program as the last resort because some states don’t recognize that as accredited. Even if you pass your boards they won’t. Even with a bsn and an msn.

JJBookman · Dec 7, 2019

Indiana State University offers an LPN to BSN transition program to help practical nurses become registered nurses via a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Students are able to take the program on either a full-time or part-time basis, with no campus trips required, for maximum flexibility and convenience. The program requires a total of 120 credits, including prerequisites and local clinical experiences. The curriculum includes courses in Nursing Leadership, Nursing Care of the Adult, Pathophysiology, and more to give students a well-rounded RN foundation.

DEGREE AWARDED: BSN

PROGRAM LENGTH: 6 semesters full-time or 9 semesters part-time

FORMAT: Online (clinicals arranged locally)

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and the Indiana Board of Nursing

STATES COVERED: The program is approved and recognized in Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin

Learn more: https://www.indstate.edu/health/program/lpn-bsn

#3 North Dakota State University

1400 Centennial Blvd, Fargo, ND 58105 | 800-488-6378

Those looking for a Spring-entry LPN to BSN program can opt to enroll in North Dakota State University's mostly online offering. NDSU's program builds upon the LPN's education and experience so that they can become baccalaureate registered nurses. Most students enroll in around 6-9 credits per semester, and the curriculum includes courses in Expanded Family Nursing, Evidence-Based Practice and Research in Nursing, and Complex Issues in Adult Health, amongst others. The clinical portion of the program is carried out in the Fargo/Moorhead area of North Dakota.

DEGREE AWARDED: BSN

PROGRAM LENGTH: 6 semesters (including summers)

FORMAT: Hybrid (most classes delivered online, though some general education courses may not be available in an online format; clinicals delivered in North Dakota only)

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL: Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), North Dakota Board of Nursing

STATES COVERED: Students who reside outside of North Dakota, Minnesota, South Dakota, and Montana should check with the NCSBN to see if their state accepts distance education programs

Learn more: https://www.ndsu.edu/nursing/degrees/lpn_to_bsn_track/

#4 Sampson Community College

1801 Sunset Avenue, Clinton, NC 28383 | 910-592-8081

North Carolina's Sampson Community College offers an LPN to RN pathway that currently accepts 10 lucky students each Fall. This online/hybrid program is open to LPNs with at least 2 years of employment experience in a medical-surgical hospital unit or skilled nursing facility. While most of the curriculum is delivered online, enrolled students also participate in 144 hours of clinical practice supervised by an experienced RN. In just 2 semesters of study, students will have earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN).

DEGREE AWARDED: ADN

PROGRAM LENGTH: 2 semesters

FORMAT: Online/hybrid (clinicals arranged in the student's local area but must take place in North Carolina)

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), North Carolina Board of Nursing

STATES COVERED: Those outside of North Carolina should consult NCSBN to see if their state accepts distance learning programs. Clinical experiences must take place within North Carolina

Learn more: https://www.sampsoncc.edu/associate-degree-pathways/healthcare-programs/lpn-to-adn-online/

#5 Hutchinson Community College

1300 North Plum, Hutchinson, KS 67501 | 620-728-8100

Hutchinson Community College (HCC) of Kansas provides interested practical nurses with an LPN to RN online bridge program to transition to an associate's degree in registered nursing. The program consists of 69 credit hours, to include courses in Health Maintenance Promotion and Restoration, Human Growth and Development, and more. HCC's unique approach to the clinical portion of the program means that students can self-schedule with the help and approval of faculty, meaning that many students are able to keep working full-time through the program.

DEGREE AWARDED: ADN

PROGRAM LENGTH: 3 semesters (once prerequisite courses are complete)

FORMAT: Online/hybrid (labs, simulations, and clinicals to be attended in-person)

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Kansas State Board of Nursing

STATES COVERED: Those outside of Kansas should consult NCSBN to see if their state accepts this distance education program

Learn more: http://www1.hutchcc.edu/academics/allied-health/associate-degree-nursing/lpn-to-rn-obp

#6 Excelsior College

7 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203 | 888-647-2388

Albany, New York's Excelsior College offers 2 LPN to RN pathways for nurses looking to advance their degree type. LPNs can choose between an Associate in Applied Science in Nursing (AAS) or the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN/ADN). While the nursing course requirements for both pathways are the same, the general education requirements differ slightly. Students take courses designed to bridge the gap between practical nursing and registered nursing, and can choose to take the courses fully online or study independently and take proficiency exams.

DEGREE AWARDED: AAS or ADN

PROGRAM LENGTH: Either 8 weeks of online study, or self-paced independent study plus proficiency exams

FORMAT: Online

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), National League for Nursing Center of Excellence Recognition, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New York State Education Department

STATES COVERED: Students from outside of New York should consult NCSBN to see if their state accepts this distance learning program

Learn more: https://www.excelsior.edu/programs/nursing/associate-degrees-in-nursing/

#7 Davidson County Community College

North Carolina's Davidson County Community College (DCCC) trains LPNs to become RNs through its specialized LPN to ADN program. This hybrid program delivers most of the courses in an online format, though students will need to attend 3-4 campus days each semester for things such as orientation and tests. The goal of DCCC's program is to advance LPNs into RN leadership roles with greater responsibility who can work effectively alongside other healthcare team members.

DEGREE AWARDED: ADN

PROGRAM LENGTH: 2 semesters

FORMAT: Online/hybrid (clinicals must take place in North Carolina)

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), North Carolina Board of Nursing

STATES COVERED: Those outside of North Carolina should consult NCSBN to see if their state accepts this distance learning program. Some in-person campus visits are required, and clinical learning must take place within North Carolina.

Learn more: http://catalog.davidsonccc.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=6&poid=784&returnto=161

#8 University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

2005 White Dr, Batesville, AR 72503 | 870-612-2000

The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville (UACCB) offers both a traditional in-person LPN to RN program as well as an online version. Current LPNs must complete 58 credits with a grade of ‘C' or higher to be awarded the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing degree. Those enrolled in the online version should be prepared to visit campus around 7-8 times throughout the course of the program. UACCB LPN to RN students take a mix of nursing theory, practicum, and seminar courses to transition them into the RN role.

DEGREE AWARDED: AAS

PROGRAM LENGTH: 11 months

FORMAT: Traditional Classroom or Online (some campus days required, in-person clinicals required)

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Arkansas State Board of Nursing

STATES COVERED: Those outside of Arkansas should consult NCSBN to see if their state accepts distance learning programs. Clinical sites are usually located in Batesville, Searcy, and Little Rock, Arkansas.

Learn more: https://www.uaccb.edu/sites/default/files/content/u63/rn%20app%2012_1_9.pdf

#9 Western Kentucky University

1906 College Heights Blvd., Bowling Green, KY 42101 | 270-780-2506

Western Kentucky University offers an LPN to ASN program for practical nurses looking to advance in the field. WKU's curriculum emphasizes professionalism, evidence-based nursing care, safety, and ethical behavior to prepare skilled and caring RNs. Enrolled students take courses in Medical-Surgical Nursing, Microbiology, Maternal-Newborn Nursing, and more to total 61 program hours. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination.

DEGREE AWARDED: ASN/ADN

PROGRAM LENGTH: 3 semesters

FORMAT: Mostly online, with one face-to-face meeting each week

ACCREDITATION & APPROVAL: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Kentucky Board of Nursing

STATES COVERED: Those outside of Kentucky should consult NCSBN to see if their state accepts this distance learning program. Some on-campus meetings and in-person clinical rotations required.

Learn more: https://www.wku.edu/cohort/lpn-asn/index.php