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)
  • Application Requirements
    • Admission to Frostburg State University
    • Completion of LPN to BSN Application
    • Completion of TEAS Admission 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 1st
  • Spring semester applications due by October 1st

Contact Information

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

Seal of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

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

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