LPN to BSN
LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
The LPN to BSN option is designed for current licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who want to complete the requirements for a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
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The University of Sioux Falls offers an exciting, flexible and hands-on nursing program designed to give you the tools you need to be a competent, bachelor's degree-prepared nurse. All theory courses in the LPN to BSN program track are offered online to accommodate the working professional.
LPNs entering the BSN program get 30 credits towards graduation based on their current LPN status. We recognize what you've already accomplished while supporting your education & career goals.
Why Choose USF's LPN to BSN Program
The bachelor's degree in nursing at USF is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). Upon completion of this program, you are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse (RN).
Learning Outcomes
The demand for nurses will continue to rise for a number of reasons.
That’s why you’ll do more than earn your nursing degree at USF. The LPN to BSN program will enable you to achieve the following:
- Actualize the Christian values of love, compassion and servant leadership in nursing practice.
- Utilize evidence-based practice within an ethical framework to guide person-centered care, building on a foundation of the arts and sciences.
- Demonstrate clinical judgment by recognizing and analyzing assessment cues, performing appropriate actions and evaluating and reflecting on the outcomes of those actions.
- Integrate intentional communication and information technologies to enhance the healthcare experience and strengthen outcomes.
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning in order to respond to a changing and complex symptoms of healthcare.
- Apply knowledge for nursing practice across multiple spheres of care, recognizing the impact social determinants of health have on populations.
- Promote health across the lifespan, appreciating diversity in all its forms.
- Model and appreciate the importance of self-reflection and the fostering of well-being while developing a capacity for both formal and informal leadership.
Admission Requirements
- School of Nursing Application
- One essay question
- Three professional references
- Approved background check
- Minimum cumulative college GPA of 2.75
- Active unencumbered LPN license (by the time the first nursing course begins)
- Personal interview (if requested)