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The BSN for the Licensed Practical Nurse
LPN to BSN Curriculum
The LPN to BSN course of study is designed to provide career
mobility for the licensed practical nurse desiring the Bachelor of
Science in Nursing degree. The program allows students the opportunity
to validate prior knowledge and clinical competence, enabling
progression through the BSN curriculum within five semesters, following
completion of prerequisite courses, when enrolled full-time. Part-time enrollment options also are
available.
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LPN Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted in the fall or spring semester of each academic
year. Before consideration to the LPN to BSN sequence, applicants are
expected to have completed a program of study that makes one eligible
to take the LPN licensing exam. For complete requirements, please see minimum criteria for admission to the School of Nursing BSN programs.
LPN to BSN Curriculum
LPN to BSN Prerequisite* Coursework:
Biology 201
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Introduction to Microbiology (4 semester credits) (Natural Science)
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Biology 205
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 semester credits) (Natural Science)
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Biology 206
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 semester credits)
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| Chemistry 105 |
Chemistry of Life, Inorganic, Organic, Biochemistry (4 semester credits)
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Psychology 101
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Introduction to Psychology (4 semester credits)
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Psychology 320
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Development Across the Lifespan (4 semester credits)
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* All prerequisite coursework must be completed with a grade of "C" [2.0] or better prior to beginning LPN to BSN sequence.
Sophomore Year (Beginning of Nursing Program)
Nurs 260
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Professional Foundations I (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 270
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Health Assessment and Promotion (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 280
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Pathological Human Processes (4 semester credits)
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Stats 231
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Introductory Statistics (Math Reasoning)
(4 semester credits) (Must be completed with a grade of "C" [2.0] or
better prior to enrollment in Nurs 360, Nursing Research and
Informatics.)
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First Semester
Nurs 320
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Nursing Competencies II (2 semester credits)
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Nurs 330
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Pharmacology & Therapeutic Modalities (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 340
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Nursing Situations with Individuals/Adult Health I (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 350
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Nursing Situations with Indivuals/Mental Health (4 semester credits)
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Second Semester
Nurs 360
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Nursing Research and Informatics (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 365
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Culturally Congruent Healthcare (Alternative Perspectives) (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 370
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Nursing Situations with Families/Childbearing (OB) (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 380
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Nursing Situations with Families/Childbearing (Peds) (4 semester credits)
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First Semester
Nurs 420
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Introduction to Leadership and Resource Management (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 430
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Nursing Situations with Communities (5 semester credits)
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Nurs 440
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Nursing Situations with Individuals/Adult Health II (4 semester credits)
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Nurs 441
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Nursing Situations Seminar (1 semester credit)
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Second Semester
Nurs 460
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Health Care Systems and Policy (2 semester credits)
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Nurs 480
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Professional Foundations II (2 semester credits) (Senior Seminar/Project)
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Nurs 490
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Nursing Synthesis (6 semester credits) (Senior Seminar/Project)
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GUR/Core
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Religion* (4 semester credits)
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Please Note:
* Other specific university course requirements needed for completion of
the baccalaureate degree are not included herein. Applicants to the LPN
to BSN Program are strongly encouraged to seek advising from the PLU
Transfer Coordinator for assistance with their complete programs of
study.
* Part-time programs of study are available according to student need within the framework of the curriculum.
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