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 is flexible, relevant, and career-focused.
Why Choose This Program?
- Focused Nursing Education: 50 credit hours of nursing-specific coursework that builds on your LPN foundation.
- Cohort-Based Learning: Join a supportive cohort beginning in the Fall or Spring semester.
- Part-Time Flexibility: Complete the program over five part-time semesters.
- Extensive Practicum Experience: 435 hours of supervised practicum and laboratory experience.
- Credit for Experience: Earn 15 credit hours for holding an unencumbered LPN license.
To be eligible for graduation, students must complete all general education requirements, prerequisite courses, and nursing coursework. Graduates earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN.
- Curriculum & Program Progression
View official course descriptions in the Online Academic Catalog.
Sample Five-Semester Progression
Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 3 Semester 4 Semester 5 NURS 301 – Pharmacology (3)
NURS 309 – LPN to RN Bridge (3)
NURS 421 – Mental Health (3)
NURS 422 – Mental Health Practicum (1)NURS 302 – Pathophysiology & Assessment (4)
NURS 428 – Pediatrics (2)
NURS 429 – Pediatrics Practicum (1)
NURS 430 – Obstetrics (2)
NURS 431 – Obstetrics Practicum (1)NURS 402 – Nursing Research (3)
NURS 403 – Professional Nursing Role (3)
NURS 404 – Nursing Informatics (3)NURS 406 – Leadership & Safety (3)
NURS 426 – Adult Health (4)
NURS 427 – Adult Health Practicum (2)NURS 423 – Population Health (3)
NURS 424 – Population Health Practicum (1)
NURS 425 – Complex Care (4)
NURS 486 – Capstone (3) - Clinical & Practicum Requirements
Students complete 435 supervised practicum hours across adult health, pediatrics, obstetrics, mental health, and community health settings.
Students actively assist in identifying potential clinical sites and preceptors in their local area. Clinical placements may require travel of up to one hour from the student’s residence.
Professional Licensure & Clinical Requirement Disclosure (PDF)
- Application Requirements
- Admission to Frostburg State University
- Completion of the LPN to BSN application
- Completion of the TEAS Admission Exam
Required Prerequisite Courses
- English Composition (ENGL 101)
- General Psychology (PSYC 150)
- Introduction to Sociology (SOCI 100)
- Lifespan Development (PSYC 208)
- Statistics (MATH 109)
- Human Anatomy I & II (BIOL 321 & 322)
- Microbiology (BIO 304)
Strongly recommended: Complete all general education requirements prior to program entry.
Application Deadlines
- Fall semester: April 1
- Spring semester: October 1
Contact Information
Frostburg State University – Department of Nursing
nursing@frostburg.edu
301-687-4141
Education and Health Sciences Center
The baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in nursing at Frostburg State University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.