LPN to BSN
The Degree Completion (LPN-BSN) program consists of online theory courses and in-person clinicals. The nursing curriculum is 60 credit hours, with 30 hours earned through advanced standing examination and 30 by enrollment to be completed within the program.
The LPN to BSN program offers asynchronous classes, clinical rotations in Oklahoma, and internet-based coursework to accommodate working nurses. Students will complete the majority of coursework online as well as 160 hours per semester of in-person clinical coursework.
Graduates from this program receive a BSN degree and are eligible to sit for the state examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
Cost
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure they are enrolled in the prescribed courses and to pay tuition and fees at the time designated by the Bursar's Office. Details regarding tuition/fee charges and collection are available from the Bursar's Office.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of 61 credit hours of prerequisite coursework
- 30 credit hours must be completed prior to application
- All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
- The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OUSHC) is on a semester credit hour system. Contact an advisor if coursework is from an institution with trimester or quarter-hours systems.
- Last 60 hours grade point average (L60GPA) of a 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
- OUHSC considers all coursework regardless of academic forgiveness granted by other institutions.
- Each attempt of any course taken will be calculated into the L60GPA.
- Science grade point average (SGPA) of a 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale
- At least two of the four laboratory science prerequisites must be completed prior to application.
- Four laboratory sciences required: Chemistry, Microbiology, Human Anatomy, and Human Physiology
- Each attempt of any science course taken will be calculated into the science GPA, along with the four required sciences.
- Valid and active Oklahoma/compact LPN/LVN license at the time of application
Eligibility for Enrollment and Program Start
- Exams for Advanced Standing Credit
- Exams are not required to be completed prior to admission.
- If admitted to the program, students will be provided information for completing the required exams.
Curriculum
Three enrollment options are available based on admission term:
- Fall start, nine-month (fall, spring) full-time track
- Fall start, two-year (fall, spring, fall, spring) part-time track
Fall-Start, Full-Time Plan of Study (9 Months)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| NURS 3043 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 4014 | Human Experience in Acute and Chronic Illness II-Career Mobility | 4 |
| NURS 4215 | Clinical III Nursing for the LPN | 5 |
| NURS 4243 | Community Focused Nursing for the LPN | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| NURS 3162 | Human Experience of Disability | 2 |
| NURS 4063 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 4163 | Contemporary Professional Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 4244 | Clinical IV Nursing for the LPN | 4 |
| NURS 4253 | Leadership in Nursing Practice for the LPN | 3 |
| Hours | 15 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Fall-Start, Part-Time Plan of Study (2 Years)
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Hours | |
| NURS 3043 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 4014 | Human Experience in Acute and Chronic Illness II-Career Mobility | 4 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| NURS 3162 | Human Experience of Disability | 2 |
| NURS 4063 | Nursing Research | 3 |
| NURS 4163 | Contemporary Professional Nursing | 3 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| NURS 4215 | Clinical III Nursing for the LPN | 5 |
| NURS 4243 | Community Focused Nursing for the LPN | 3 |
| Hours | 8 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| NURS 4244 | Clinical IV Nursing for the LPN | 4 |
| NURS 4253 | Leadership in Nursing Practice for the LPN | 3 |
| Hours | 7 | |
| Total Hours | 30 | |
Prerequisite Courses
Below are the required prerequisite courses for the LPN to BSN program. Prerequisite courses are not required to be completed at the time of application, but must be completed prior to BSN enrollment if admitted. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade C or better, and applicants must have a minimum of one science prerequisite completed at the time of application to calculate their science GPA. The minimum last 60 and science GPA to be eligible is 2.50.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Core Area I: Symbolic and Oral Communication (9-12 hours) | ||
| ENGL 1113 | Principles Of English Composition | 3 |
| ENGL 1213 | Principles Of English Composition | 3 |
| Language: This requirement can be satisfied by successfully completing two semesters of the same language at the college level. It also may be satisfied by successfully completing two years of the same language in high school or by demonstrating an equivalent level of competence on an assessment test. | ||
| PSY 2003 | Understanding Statistics | 3 |
| or PSY 2003 | Understanding Statistics | |
| or ECON 2843 | Elements Of Statistics | |
| or PSY 2113 | Research Methods I: Statistics | |
| Core Area II: Natural Science (18-19 hours) | ||
| CHEM 1305 | General Chemistry | 5 |
| or CHEM 1315 | General Chemistry | |
| MBIO 2815 | Introduction To Microbiology | 5 |
| or MBIO 3813 & MBIO 3812 | Fundamentals Of Microbiology and Fundamentals Of Microbiology Laboratory | |
| BIOL 2255 | Human Anatomy | 4-5 |
| or BIOL 2234 | Introduction To Human Anatomy | |
| BIOL 2124 | Human Physiology | biol 3103 & 3101 |
| Core Area III: Social Science (12 hours) | ||
| P SC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 |
| HIST 1483 | United States, 1492 To 1865 | 3 |
| or HIST 1493 | United States, 1865 To The Present | |
| PSY 1113 | Elements Of Psychology | 3 |
| PSY 2603 | Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| Core Area IV: Arts & Humanities (12 hours) | ||
| Artistic Forms: 1 course, 3 hours | ||
| Western Culture: 2 courses, 6 hours (one course must be HIST 1483 or HIST 1493) | ||
| World Culture: 1 course, 3 hours | ||
| Core Area V: First Year Experience (3 hours) | ||
| CAS 1523 | Gateway to Belonging at OU | 3 |
| or CAS 1543 | Ethical and Intercultural Leadership | |
| or CAS 1533 | Global Perspectives | |
| NURS 3003 | Interdisciplinary Leadership in Healthcare | 3 |
| Upper Division (minimum of 3 hours) | ||
| In addition to the First Year Experience, at least one course used to satisfy the general education requirements must be at the upper division level (3000-4000) and outside of the student’s major coursework. | ||
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the University of Oklahoma College of Nursing Baccalaureate Degree Program the graduate will be prepared to:
- Provide entry-level safe, competent, ethical care to culturally diverse individuals, families and populations across health care settings and across the lifespan.
- Function effectively as a member of the Nursing Profession and as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Practice professional nursing based on current evidence.
- Assume accountability for evaluation and improvement of nursing practice.
- Integrate the safe and confidential use of information technology and health care technology into one’s practice as a professional nurse.