LPN to BSN Bridge Programs
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One of the most common desires nurses have is to advance their careers within a health care organization. While years of experience and talent can help in this endeavor, the best way to position nurses for higher paying positions is through advanced education. Nurses who have earned college degrees are more likely to be promoted, and more likely to command salaries that are higher than nurses who have simply passed certification exams.
LPN to BSN bridge programs are designed specifically for nurses who want to obtain a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree, but want to do it in a convenient fashion. Bridge programs are extremely useful for LPNs because they do not typically require students to take courses for which they already have nursing experience and knowledge. While it depends on the institution, most LPNs entering a bridge program should be able to test out of several courses. These programs typically include both classroom lessons, and clinical training. Some schools, specifically those with distance education options, offer a significant amount of flexibility within the program. This is perfect for those nurses who may have other work, or family commitments during the course of a week. These programs are accelerated, so they can often be completed in two years or even less. Again, the amount of course hours needed depends on the university, program, and what the degree candidate is able to test out of.
Upon completion of the program, students have received instruction, and been tested on a significant amount of nursing material. Graduates should be aptly prepared to take the NCLEX examination if they so desire. Receiving certification to be a Registered Nurse (RN) is quite the achievement, and often comes with a significant pay increase and more job opportunities. RNs who have obtained bachelor’s degrees are more desirable candidates for management positions within organizations. Finally, any nurse who has aspirations for getting a masters or doctoral degree in the field should start by getting a BSN. This is just one more reason LPNs should consider an LPN to BSN Bridge Program.
LPN to BSN Bridge Programs
LPN to RN College Programs
While several schools have online nursing degrees available, few offer LPN to RN programs. What's the good news? We have listed some accredited schools below that do offer the program in addition to schools with other bridge programs available. Find out more information and contact each school by using any of the links below.
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Indiana State University—Indiana State University offers a robust online program designed for LPNs wanting to become registered nurses and earn their BSN degree. Since ISU's credits transfer to over 80 campus majors, this is an ideal program for people wanting to open opportunities for their career down the road. |
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The College Network—The College Network is a partnership with several universities and organizations like the National League for Nursing that focuses on online education and programs, with several courses for nurses or those interested in a nursing career. Specifically, TCN helps students prepare for their PN and RN licensures and move on to earn graduate degrees. |
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Walden University—Walden University is typically a graduate school with several masters and doctoral programs available, but they do have BSN and RN to MSN bridge programs available. Walden is based out of Minneapolis and offers several options in transferring your previously earned credits to and from (or even within) the school. |
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Kaplan University—Kaplan University is one of the nation's largest and leading online educators and offers several bridge programs for registered nurses to earn their BSN or MSN degree. If you have previously earned credits, Kaplan makes it easy for you to transfer to any one of their undergraduate or graduate programs. |
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Herzing University—While Herzing University does not offer an undergraduate nursing degree, it is a great choice for working nurses wanting to pursue leadership positions in Nurse Education or Management. With over 10 campuses and 45 online programs available, Herzing has a massive network that makes it easy to transfer to or from the school. |
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