LPN to RN Programs
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 Until recently you had to be an RN in order to take one of the online BSN programs. Now current LPN’s are finding opportunties to become an RN or earning their BSN from online LPN to BSN programs. As you may know there is more then one way to transition from an LPN to an RN. In fact different lpn to rn schools have different programs available therefore you will need to contact all schools you are interested in to find out their specific requirements, what they expect from you, and the programs they have available. Search nursing colleges to find a list of colleges and universities who have BSN degree programs available. You will need to check with each college to see if they have any type of LPN transition program offered. Keep in mind colleges and universities change their offerings so a school who formerly offered a bridge or transition program may no longer offer it. And vise versa another school may begin to offer one. So check each place of interest to learn more and compare all of your educational options.
We will do a simple “case study” on some of the different LPN to RN options available. The first campus based program we will look at is an LPN-RN Articulation Program that offers "Licensed Practical Nurses with previously acquired nursing knowledge and skill the opportunity to achieve an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing through advanced placement". This program in from Our Lady of the Lake College (http://www.ololcollege.edu/LPN_to_RN_rev04.html). According to their website after you graduate then you will be eligible to take NCLEX-RN. Another program is an Accelerated option offered by Eastern Kentucky University (http://www.adn.eku.edu/lpn.php) who’s website states "The Department of Associate Degree Nursing offers the opportunity to the Licensed Practical Nurse to complete the course of study leading to the Associate of Science in Nursing degree". Pikeville College (http://www.pc.edu/academicaffairs/nursing/default.aspx) offers an LPN to RN Program allowing a person to possibly earn an Associate of Science Degree in nursing in one year (two semesters). Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing & Health Sciences (http://www.southeastmissourihospitalcollege.edu/Programs/lpntorn.aspx) offers an LPN to RN Bridge Track which is intended to allow licensed practical nurses an opportunity for educational advancement. This was just a quick overview on some of the LPN to RN programs available. Some are available online, some are campus based, and some are Associate degree programs while others are Bachelors degree or BSN programs. As you can see you have many choices such as campus based and online options, so do your homework before making a final decision! |