LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Elevate Your Nursing Career with Our Online LPN to BSN Program!

Are you ready to take your nursing career to new heights? Our online LPN to BSN program is designed specifically for working adult learners. We understand your unique needs and offer a program that's flexible, relevant, and ready to propel you forward.

Here's why our program is the perfect choice:

• Focused Nursing Education: Comprehensive curriculum with 50 credit hours of nursing-specific courses, building on your LPN knowledge for a seamless transition to BSN-level nursing.
• Cohort-Based Learning: Join a community of peers for camaraderie and support. Start in Fall or Spring semester.
• Part-Time Flexibility: Program spans 5 part-time semesters to fit your work schedule.
• Practicum and Laboratory Hours: Gain 435 hours of hands-on practicum and lab experience to broaden your skills and scope of practice.
• Valuing Your Experience: Receive 15 credit hours for holding an unencumbered LPN license.

Your path to career advancement begins here. Join our online LPN to BSN program and equip yourself with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to reach your professional goals.

To be eligible for graduation, students must complete all general education requirements, prerequisite courses, and nursing coursework. Graduates earn a BSN and are qualified to sit for the NCLEX-RN and apply for state licensure.

• • Curriculum & Progression

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    Sample Progression

    LPN to BSN Online
    First Semester	Second Semester	Third Semester	Fourth Semester	Fifth Semester
    NURS301 Pharmacology (3cr) NURS309 LPN to RN Bridge (3cr) NURS421 Mental Health (3cr) NURS422 Mental Health Practicum (1cr)	NURS302 Pathophysiology Assessment (4cr) NURS428 Pediatrics for LPN (2cr) NURS429 Pediatrics Practicum (1cr) NURS430 Obstetrics for LPN (2cr) NURS431 Obstetrics Practicum (1cr)	NURS402 Nursing Research & Evidence-Based Practice (3cr) NURS403 Elements of the Professional Nursing Role (3cr) NURS404 Nursing Informatics (3cr)	NURS406 Leadership for Quality and Safety (3cr) NURS426 Adult Health for LPN (4cr) NURS427 Adult Health Practicum (2cr)	NURS423 Population Health (3cr) NURS424 Population Health Practicum (1cr) NURS425 Complex Care (4cr) NURS486 Capstone (3cr)

    • LPN to BSN Program Clinical Requirements

      Students enrolled in the LPN to BSN program are required to complete 435 practicum hours across diverse practice settings, including adult health, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and community health. Students are expected to take an active role in assisting with the identification of potential practicum sites and preceptors within their local area. While the Department of Nursing maintains a dedicated clinical placement team to support students in securing placements with approved clinical agencies and preceptors, student engagement in this process is essential for successful placement. Clinical site availability may vary based on community resources. As such, students must be prepared to travel up to one hour from their place of residence to fulfill clinical placement requirements. Health, background check, and education requirements may vary by clinical site. Students may be required to complete additional site-specific requirements as determined by the clinical agency.

      Disclosure Statement: FSU Department of Nursing Professional Licensure and Clinical Requirement Disclosure (PDF)

      • • Application Requirements
          • Admission to Frostburg State University
          • Completion of LPN to BSN Application
          • Completion of TEAS Admission Exam
            • Registration Instructions (PDF)
            • TEAS Quick Start Guide (PDF)
            • Register for Exam
          • Completion of pre-requisite courses:
            • English Composition (ENGL 101)
            • General Psychology (PSYC 150)
            • Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 100)
            • Psychology Lifespan Development (PSYC 208)
            • Statistics and Probability (MATH 109)
            • Human Anatomy 1 & 2 (BIOL 321 & 322)
            • Microbiology (BIO 304)

          *Recommended: Complete all general education requirements prior to entering the LPN to BSN program due to fast-paced structure.

        Apply Information

        • • • Fall semester applications due by April 1^st
            • Spring semester applications due by October 1^st

          Contact Information

          FSU Department of Nursing
          nursing@frostburg.edu
          301.687.4141
          Education and Health Science Center

          

          The baccalaureate degree in nursing and master’s degree in nursing at Frostburg State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.