BSN LPN to BSN Nursing (Potomac State College, Keyser) at West Virginia University

Programme overview

The LPN to BSN programme is a bridge for practical nurses to earn a BSN and become registered nurses. Didactic coursework is online with in-person clinical work in simulation labs and healthcare facilities; classes meet afternoons, evenings and weekends. Graduates take the NCLEX-RN after the BSN is conferred.

Faculty: STEM, WVU Potomac State College | Department: Nursing | Duration: 122 credit hours including 22 escrow credit hours for LPN licensure and experience | Intake: Fall | Study mode: full-time | Location: Morgantown, WV, United States

What you will study

122 credit hours: 9 university hours, 34 pre-/co-requisite hours (anatomy and physiology, chemistry, microbiology, psychology, statistics, English composition) and 79 major hours including NSG 213 Transition to Professional Nursing, adult health alterations, pediatrics, mental health, evidence-based practice, women's health, population health, leadership and NCLEX review. A 50-hour community service requirement applies.

Career pathways

Professional RN practice with patients of all ages in any healthcare setting that hires entry-level registered nurses.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applications for fall admission are accepted November 1 through July 1 each year, following a rolling admissions process: Upon application, the applicant’s file is reviewed to determine if they meet the admission criteria and have submitted all required documents; those applicants meeting all admission/documents criteria are then notified of their admission status. Applicants meeting the criteria but not offered a seat will be added to a waiting list and notified by email if a seat becomes available.

Intake: Fall

Duration: 122 credit hours including 22 escrow credit hours for LPN licensure and experience

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