Online LPN to RN Scholarships

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If you’re currently an LPN, you may want to pursue higher education to become an RN, which means you’ll be qualified for better jobs with better benefits and better salaries. Online education, such as online LPN to RN programs make this possible without quitting your job, but they can still be expensive for those who don’t have a large amount of money in savings. One of the best ways to pay for your education is with online LPN to RN scholarships. Given based on merit, these funds never have to be repaid, so it’s a free source of money for school.

Because there is such a shortage of nurses in the United States, hundreds – maybe even thousands – of scholarships are available specifically for those pursuing an advanced degree in nursing. Some of the private organizations that fund scholarships including the following:

United Daughters of the Confederacy
Alpha Tau Delta
Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society
Health Occupations Students of America
Harold B. & Dorothy A. Synder Scholarship Fund
National Coalition of Ethnic Minority Nurse Associations
American Quarter Horse Foundation Scholarships
Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults
Infusion Nursing Society
National Association of Hispanic Nurses
National Society of the Colonial Dames of America

There are also organizations who support nurses in certain specialties. Some of those providing scholarships include the following:

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates, Inc.
National Gerontological Nurses Association
Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America (hospice nurses)
Neuroscience Nursing Foundation
AAOHN Foundation
WOCN Society
Association of Rehabilitation Nurses
Oncology Nursing Society

These lists are not by far exhaustive. Most nursing organizations offer scholarships to members, but that’s just the beginning of where you can find scholarships for online LPN to RN programs. In addition to private organizations like the ones listed above, you can also find many nursing scholarships through your school. When you enroll, talk to your college’s financial aid department. Most offer scholarships to the best and brightest students, and some also have department scholarships available based on your nursing specialty.

As an online student, keep in mind that you need to participate in an accredited program to qualify for most scholarships. While at one time distance learning students weren’t able to apply for most scholarships, today’s programs are more open-minded about non-traditional education. As long as the school you attend is accredited by a state or national nursing organization, you should qualify for any nursing scholarship available to offline students.

Many scholarships rely on your grades. Keep in mind that the money is renewable, which means that one a scholarship committee awards the amount to you, you can get it every year without competition simply by submitting some simple paperwork. That way, if you choose to not only go from LPN to RN, but to also pursue even higher degrees in nursing, you already have a head start with your renewable scholarships.

LPN to RN College Programs

With some additional schooling, a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) can become a registered nurse (RN), opening doors to more job opportunities and higher salaries. The following is a list of schools with the best online LPN to RN degree programs offered by accredited colleges. You can request information by clicking the college's logo.

LPN to RN (BSN)	Indiana State University—ISU’s LPN to BSN degree program is the only online LPN to RN training program in the United States. LPNs and LVNs who complete this program can earn their NLNAC-approved Bachelor of Science degree in nursing entirely online. Upon completion, graduates should meet all of the prerequisites for becoming an RN. Read an in-depth review of Indiana State University.
LPN to RN LPN to ADN LPN to BSN	The College Network—Earn your LPN to RN (ADN) degree completely online with no campus attendance and no wait list. Learn from the convenience of home at your own pace, and earn an NLNAC-accredited associate’s degree in less time and for less money than traditional campus programs. Read an in-depth review of The College Network.
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RN to BSN RN to MSN MSN in Nurse Administration MSN in Nurse Education	Kaplan University—Kaplan University’s RN to BSN and RN to MSN programs feature curriculums that provide registered nurses with the tools to graduate with BSN and MSN degrees. The MSNs in Nurse Administration or Nurse Education feature curriculums that teach methods in management and education in order to prepare students for leadership and educator positions with in the nursing field.
BS in Nursing RN to MSN MSN in Nurse Education MSN in Nurse Informatics MSN in Nurse Management	Walden University—Founded in 1970, Walden University is dedicated to providing education for a higher purpose. The Nursing School confers degrees at the bachelor’s and master’s level, which provides further study in health informatics, nursing education, and nursing leadership/management. Walden is one of the biggest providers of online master and doctorate programs with over a hundred degrees offered at each level.
MSN in Nurse Education MSN in Nurse Management	Herzing University—Founded in 1965, Herzing University is dedicated to the enrichment of the next generation. The university’s School of Nursing confers online nursing degrees at the master’s (nursing management or nursing education) degree level. The curriculum is designed to represent a wide variety of the nursing spectrum, including surgical, obstetric, pediatric, geriatric, and mental health.