Track Three (LPN-to-BS Program)
The LPN to BS in Nursing Track III Program is designed for those students who have graduated from an accredited Licensed Practical Nursing Program with an unencumbered LPN license. The program is designed to transition the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to the role of the baccalaureate prepared Registered Nurse. Graduates of this program are prepared to meet societal healthcare needs in a variety of settings. Respect for diversity and social responsibility as well as a commitment to excellence in nursing care are emphasized.
Admissions Criteria
Final deadline for application is June 1
- Students accepted for Fall of each year
- Current unencumbered LPN License
- Graduate from an accredited LPN Program with Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) > 2.5
- Successful completion of the Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exams (NACE I, PN-RN)
| Test Name | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Nursing | 72 |
| Nursing Care of the Child | 62 |
| Nursing Care for the Childbearing Family | 62 |
Registration and test dates can be found at https://ondemand.questionmark.com/400030/ext/nlntesting/.
Official transfer credit evaluations are conducted by the Registrar after admission to the University.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Pre-requisites for Admission to Track III Nursing Major | (41 credits) | |
| BI-161 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BI-162 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| BI-206 | Medical Microbiology | 4 |
| CH-112 | Survey of Chemistry | 4 |
| EN-101 | College Writing I | 3 |
| EN-102 | College Writing II | 3 |
| MA-150 | Statistics I | 3 |
| PS-101 | General Psychology | 3 |
| NLN NACE ENTRANCE EXAM | 13 | |
Requirements for the Track Three (LPN-to-BS Program)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NU-203 | Transition from LPN to Professional Nursing | 1 |
| NU-206 | Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmocology I | 3 |
| NU-213 | Health Assessment (track Iii) | 3 |
| NU-216 | Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II | 3 |
| NU-311 | Nursing Science I: Medical-Surgical Nursing (track Iii) | 3.5 |
| NU-312 | Nursing Science I: Obstetrics Track III | 3.5 |
| NU-344 | Nursing Science II: Medical/Surgical Nursing (Track III) | 3.5 |
| NU-346 | Nursing Science Ii: Pediatrics (track Iii) | 3.5 |
| NU-430 | Research Seminar in Nursing (track I and Track III) | 3 |
| NU-440 | Nursing Science III: Community/Public Health Nursing (Track I and Track III) | 4 |
| NU-441 | Nursing Science III: Mental Health Nursing (Track I and Track III) | 4 |
| NU-450 | Leadership in Nursing | 3 |
| NU-460 | Nursing Science IV | 3 |
| NU-470 | Nursing: Capstone | 7 |
| HE-120 | Health and Nutrition | 3 |
| SO-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| Total Credits | 54 | |
Sample Timeline for Track Three (LPN-to-BS Program)
| Year One | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester One | Credits | |
| NU-206 | Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmocology I | 3 |
| NU-203 | Transition from LPN to Professional Nursing | 1 |
| SO-100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CON) | 3 |
| Credits | 10 | |
| Semester Two | ||
| NU-216 | Principles of Pathophysiology and Pharmacology II | 3 |
| NU-213 | Health Assessment (track Iii) | 3 |
| HE-120 | Health and Nutrition | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (GP) | 3 |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Year Two | ||
| Semester Three | ||
| NU-311 | Nursing Science I: Medical-Surgical Nursing (track Iii) | 3.5 |
| NU-312 | Nursing Science I: Obstetrics Track III | 3.5 |
| NU-430 | Research Seminar in Nursing (track I and Track III) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (USW) | 3 |
| SELECT | Elective | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Semester Four | ||
| NU-344 | Nursing Science II: Medical/Surgical Nursing (Track III) | 3.5 |
| NU-346 | Nursing Science Ii: Pediatrics (track Iii) | 3.5 |
| LASC: | LASC Elective (QR) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (CA) | 3 |
| SELECT | Elective (if needed) | 3 |
| Credits | 16 | |
| Year Three | ||
| Semester Five | ||
| NU-440 | Nursing Science III: Community/Public Health Nursing (Track I and Track III) | 4 |
| NU-441 | Nursing Science III: Mental Health Nursing (Track I and Track III) | 4 |
| SELECT | Elective (if needed) | 3 |
| LASC | LASC Elective (TLC) | 3 |
| Credits | 14 | |
| Semester Six | ||
| NU-460 | Nursing Science IV | 3 |
| NU-450 | Leadership in Nursing | 3 |
| NU-470 | Nursing: Capstone | 7 |
| Credits | 13 | |
| Total Credits | 81 | |
Students are required to meet with their academic advisor to review their courses for the upcoming semester. A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation. First-year and transfer students with 45 or fewer credits at the time of admission shall complete two academic programs (a major/major or major/minor) to qualify for graduation. For more information, please view the MajorPlus section of this catalog.