Students complete a curriculum that includes a combination of nursing, general education, and supporting courses. Laboratory and clinical practice, which is a part of the curriculum, begins in the first semester and extends throughout the program. A variety of health care agencies in the community are used for clinical experience. Clinical practice courses require a 3:1 ratio of contact hours per credit hour earned. Transportation to the clinical facilities is the responsibility of the student.
The LPN-to-BSN program is designed as a day program and is to be completed through full-time study over 2 years.
All BSN graduates are required to complete a minimum of 128 hours, at least 30 of which must be completed at College of Saint Mary. Graduates of the BSN program are eligible to take the National Council of State Board of Nursing (NCLEX-RN) examination for registered nurses.
LPN-to-BSN Program Outcomes
The LPN-to-BSN Program Option shares the same Core Performance Standards, BLS/CPR Certification, Health Clearance Requirements, Background and Abuse/Neglect Screen Investigations, Progression policies, and Graduation Requirements as the Traditional BSN Program.
The nursing program reserves the right to change the curriculum as deemed necessary for the continuation of high quality education.
General Education
Major Program Courses
LPN-to-BSN students will receive a validation credit of 14 semester credit hours following successful completion of NUR 188 and an LPN active, unencumbered license. These credits will be in lieu of NUR 100/101/102/103.
Supporting Courses
Supporting Field/Minor
Natural Sciences met with supporting courses.
Some courses may be counted in more than one category. Courses cannot be cross counted within general education. The student must still complete the specific total hours for graduation by taking additional electives.
Developmental courses cannot be counted toward graduation requirements. Student may be required to complete prerequisite courses.