Nursing (BSN) - LPN-BSN
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
LPN-BSN Pathway for Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses
The University of South Alabama College of Nursing LPN to BSN Pathway is specifically designed to meet the needs of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses with a current LPN license seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The LPN-BSN program prepares graduates for professional nursing practice. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.
There are three pathways for LPN to BSN students to choose from based on the accreditation of their LPN/LVN institution and whether or not they have completed a baccalaureate degree in a non-nursing specialty.
The first LPN to BSN Pathway is for students who do not have a prior bachelor degree and completed their LPN or LVN program from one of the following regionally accredited programs:
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC)
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
The second LPN to BSN Pathway is for students who completed a prior bachelors degree in a non-nursing field and completed their LPN or LVN program from one of the above regionally accredited programs.
The third LPN to BSN Pathway is for students who completed their LPN or LVN program from a Non-Regionally Accredited institution.
BSN Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Baccalaureate Program, graduates should be able to:
- Deliver professional nursing care for diverse populations across the lifespan to optimize health care outcomes.
- Demonstrate the application of theory and evidence from contemporary nursing science and related disciplines as a basis for clinical reasoning, management, and evaluation of professional nursing care through the use of professional writing and clinical judgment.
- Model responsibility and accountability for one's personal and delegated nursing care and lifelong learning to ensure excellence in nursing practice.
- Translate evidence into professional nursing practice to individualize patient care designed to improve care outcomes.
- Select principles of leadership and management that guide nursing, influence health policy, and transform health care delivery systems.
- Collaborate with inter-professional health care teams and consumers in delivering and advocating for safe and effective use of health care resources.
- Integrate professional nursing values in meeting current and emerging health needs in a dynamic, global society.
- Evaluate effective use of technology and information management to provide patient-centered care across the lifespan in a variety of environments.
Online LPN to BSN Professional Component
The LPN to BSN Prerequisites consist of nineteen (19) courses, totaling 62 semester credit hours. These general education courses may be completed at any regionally accredited institution. Prerequisite course are offered at the University of South Alabama, but may not be in the online format. They must be successfully completed before admission to the LPN to BSN program.
- The Professional Component consists of fourteen (14) fully online nursing courses for a total of 48 Credit hours.
- These courses must be completed at the University of South Alabama.
- Fourteen credit hours are applied as residential credit during the final semester of the pathway.
- Upper division nursing courses taken at another institution will not transfer or apply toward the 62 Credit hours required to earn the BSN degree at USA.
- The Professional Component may be completed in a minimum of four (4) semesters.
- The Professional Component must be completed within five (5) years of beginning the BSN curriculum.
Admission Criteria for LPN-BSN
- Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States of America.
- Completion of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate.
- Current active, unencumbered license to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Complete nineteen (19) pre-requisite courses at a regionally accredited school. These 62 credit hours of general education courses are in addition to the nursing courses completed to become a LPN or LVN.
- Minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good standing within the University or previous college.
Regionally Accredited Institutions
The University of South Alabama can only accept prerequisite and LPN courses which were completed from the following regionally-accredited institutions:
- Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC)
- Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
- New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE)
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
- WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Admission from Non-Regionally Accredited Institutions
Students may be accepted into a special 6-semester LPN-BSN pathway if the LPN program was completed at a non-regionally accredited institution. This program has the same prerequisite requirements as the Traditional BSN pathway and requires the completion of the same courses as the Traditional BSN pathway. Additional time to completion is required for the online offering to allow LPNs to maintain their current employment.
- Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States of America.
- Completion of a non-regionally-accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate.
- Current Active, unencumbered License to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
- Complete prerequisite courses at a regionally accredited school. These 62 credit hours of general education courses are in addition to the nursing courses completed to become a LPN or LVN.
- Minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good standing within the University or previous college. (A letter of good standing from the previous nursing program is required.)
- Admission will be contingent on submission of health data forms, evidence of health insurance, and CPR certification.
- Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and results of an acceptable background check.
Application Procedures
- Admission to the University of South Alabama requires the submission of a completed application to the University of South Alabama.
- Submit official transcripts from all colleges and schools you have attended to the University.
- Admission to the College of Nursing LPN to BSN program requires online submission of LPN-BSN Application with a $25 non-refundable application fee via debit or credit card. There is a $20.00 fee for non-sufficient funds.
- Transfer credit must comply with College of Nursing policies.
Contingency for Admission and Initial Registration
Admission and initial registration is contingent on completion of the following requirements.
- Acceptance Packet
- Negative Drug Screen
- Acceptable Background Check
- All Health Requirements as outlined in the Medical Documents Manager.
Notification of missing documents will be sent to your JagMail email account. Only students who have successfully completed the Acceptance Packet in its entirety, have a negative drug screen and acceptable background check, and completed all required portions of the Medical Documents Manager will be permitted to register for classes.
Application Deadlines
The College of Nursing posts application deadlines on our website for the LPN-BSN program.
In keeping with the dynamic changes in nursing and healthcare field, the baccalaureate curriculum may undergo change. Changes in curricula and/or admission requirements will be published as far in advance as possible. Advisors are available to assist students in adapting to those changes and planning their course of study accordingly.
Academic Progression Policy
The University of South Alabama College of Nursing will recommend for promotion only those students who, in the judgment of the faculty, satisfy the requirements of emotional and physical health, conduct, scholastic achievement, and aptitude for nursing.
- A grade of "C" or higher is required for all professional nursing courses. A student may repeat only one nursing course in the curriculum. Students repeating a course must take NU 302 Essentials of Professional Nursing at the same time.
- Student receiving a failing grade in either a didactic course or a clinical course that are co-requisites must repeat both courses the following semester to progress in the program.
- Students at risk of failing a didactic course or clinical course at midterm (course average 68% or below) must make an appointment and meet with an academic advisor.
- A second "D", "F", or "U" will result in academic dismissal from the nursing program. Students who are dismissed may apply one time for readmission to the LPN-BSN program. Readmission is not guaranteed.
- Upon readmission, a returning student may only receive one additional grade of “D,” “F,” or “U” prior to being dismissed a second time. Readmission is not possible after a second dismissal.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0 at the University of South Alabama is required to continue in the program and for graduation. Students with a GPA below 2.0 may not register for nursing courses.
- Dose Progression Exam Policy
Students are not allowed to administer medications in the clinical setting without demonstrating proficiency in drug calculations. Demonstration of drug calculation clears a student for any clinical course taken during the semester competency was demonstrated. Drug calculation proficiency may be demonstrated via the means below:
Scoring 90% on a Dosage Progression exam during the first clinical course of the semester (NU301, AHN 448, and NU 460).
Students have three (3) attempts to fulfill the Dosage Progression exam requirement (scoring 90%).
Failure to attend one of the three designated testing dates, results in forfeiture of the attempt. First attempt exams are administered during clinical orientation. Second and third attempt exams are course specific.
Students who are unsuccessful on all of the three scheduled dose progression exam attempts will be required to withdraw from the clinical and co-requisite theory course.
Students who are required attempts two and three will have the following grade penalties applied:
90 on 1st attempt = 100
90 on 2nd attempt = 80
90 on 3rd attempt = 70
The grade received for the dosage progression exam will account for 10% of the overall clinical grade.
8. After completion of the ATI Capstone course embedded into NU 412, all students are required to complete the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor. If the student is unsuccessful on the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor, the faculty-selected NCLEX remediation questions will be assigned with completion necessary to pass the course. All students, regardless of ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor performance, are also required to attend the 3-day ATI Live Review given on campus each semester. Failure to complete the ATI Capstone course, ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor and/or remediation, other course requirements as stated in the syllabus, and attend the ATI Live Review will result in a grade of Unsatisfactory (U) for the NU 412 course and the student must repeat NU 412 the next term. If the student does not score at least 72% on the ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor, the student will be required to purchase the Virtual ATI review course. Upon successful completion of a prescribed number of modules in Virtual ATI, a grade of Satisfactory (S) will be given for the course. If the required Virtual ATI is not completed by the end of the semester, a grade of Incomplete (I) will be given. Once the student has completed the required Virtual ATI, the grade will be changed to Satisfactory (S) for the course. Failure to complete virtual ATI requirements as stated in the syllabus by the end of the following semester will result in a grade of Unsatisfactory (U) for the course.
9. Failure to show good ethical and moral character including but not limited to any of the following may result in dismissal from the program: (a) conviction of a crime, (b) disciplinary action against a nursing license in Alabama or any other state, (c) positive drug test, (d) adverse background check, or (e) disruptive behavior including online behavior. All students must notify the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or the Dean of the College of Nursing immediately or no later than 48 hours of any of the above stated incidents.
10. All students must notify the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs or the Dean of the College of Nursing immediately or no later than 48 hours following an arrest. Failure to report an arrest may result in removal from the program.
11. All students are subject to testing for controlled substances and must submit to random drug testing as requested. A positive test or refusal to submit to testing will result in removal from the program.
12. All students are subject to a background check and must submit to additional background checks as requested. An adverse finding or refusal to submit to testing will result in removal from the program.
13. Students must complete the LPN-BSN program with 5 years. If a student's progression is interrupted for any reason, it is the student's responsibility to contact the Office of Student Services and apply for readmission. Students are readmitted on a space-available basis. Any alteration in usual progression may lengthen the student's program. In keeping with dynamic changes in health care and nursing, the curriculum may undergo change. Changes in curricula and/or admission requirements will be published as far in advance as possible. Advisors are available to assist students in adapting to those changes and planning their course of study accordingly.
Readmission Policy
Students who are academically dismissed from the LPN-BSN program may apply for readmission. If selected for readmission after dismissal, students may only be readmitted one time. Students readmitted to the online pathway will be required to repeat courses in which they were not successful. Students who make one D grade or lower will be dismissed and be ineligible to reapply to the program. One additional failure after readmission will be cause for final dismissal from the College of Nursing.
Uniform Policy
The Uniform policy is provided to students at the time of admission.
Clinical Attendance
Students will be expected to attend clinical as scheduled. Some courses may require more than 20 hours per week of clinical attendance. Clinical orientation is mandatory.
Graduation Requirements
LPN-BSN students who will complete all degree requirements are required to apply for graduation by the application deadline established by the Registrar’s Office. Deadlines for each semester application are located on the Registrar’s Graduation Website.
Eligibility for National Licensure
Graduates are eligible and prepared to complete the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN® exam) and apply for licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse and to continue with graduate study. The program meets state educational requirements for licensure in Alabama and all other states in the U.S. and its territory.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
LPN-BSN Pathway for Student From A Regionally Accredited LPN or LVN Program Without a Prior Bachelor's Degree
The University of South Alabama College of Nursing LPN to BSN Pathway is specifically designed to meet the needs of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses with a current LPN license seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The LPN-BSN program prepares graduates for professional nursing practice. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.
Degree Requirements
- The completion of LPN or LVN certificate from regionally accredited program.
- The General Education requirements consist of 19 courses for a total of 62 credit hours.
- The Professional Component consists of 14 courses for a total of 48 credit hours.
- The CON awards 14 credit hours for LPN or LVN Education and Experience upon completion of all other degree requirements.
- The total degree requirements are 124 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Major Requirements for LPN-BSN Student from a Regionally Accredited Nursing Program | ||
| Nursing LPN-BSN Major Core | ||
| AHN 447 | Adult Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 | Adult Gerontological Nsg Clin | 4 |
| HSC 343 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| NU 300 | Foundations of Prof Nsg | 5 |
| NU 301 | Foundations of Prof Nsg Clin | 3 |
| NU 304 | Evidence Based Practice NU- W | 3 |
| NU 305 | Essen of OB/Peds/Psych Nsg | 4 |
| NU 325 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 | Patho Basis of Nursing | 3 |
| NU 332 | Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| NU 405 | Transition to Registered Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NU 412 | Dec Making Prof Nsg Practice | 3 |
| NU 414 | Issues & Trends Healthcare -W | 3 |
| NU 460 | Practicum | 6 |
| LPN Nursing Credit Hours Awarded | ||
| Courses awarded for LPN or LVN Education and Experience upon completion of degree requirements | ||
| CMN 351B | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| CMN 420B | Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421B | Community Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| HSC 342B | Administration of Medication | 1 |
| MCN 353B | Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 355B | Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| NU 311B | Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| Gen Ed Note: Students who have completed LPN or LVN Certificate from a regionally accredited institution must complete the following General Requirements Prior to Starting Professional Component of Nursing | ||
| Area I - Written Composition | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| B. Complete the following: | ||
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following Introduction to Fine Arts (Music, Drama, or Art) Courses: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| C. Select one of the following Literature Electives: 1 | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| D. Select one of the following Humanities Electives (Literature for sequence, Philosophy, Foreign Language, Music, Art, Drama, Public Speaking, or Religion) | 3 | |
| Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Intro Anc Greek Roman Culture | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Introductory Latin I | ||
| Introductory Latin II | ||
| Introductory French I | ||
| Introductory French II | ||
| Introductory Chinese I | ||
| Introductory Chinese II | ||
| Introductory Spanish I | ||
| Introductory Spanish II | ||
| Intro Classical Greek I | ||
| Intro Classical Greek II | ||
| Introductory German I | ||
| Introductory German II | ||
| Accelerated Intro German | ||
| Introductory Russian I | ||
| Introductory Russian II | ||
| Accelerated Intro Russian | ||
| Intermediate Latin I | ||
| Intermediate Latin II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Accelerated Inter French - H | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Inter Spanish Accel -H | ||
| Interm Classical Greek I | ||
| Interm Classical Greek II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Intermediate Russian I | ||
| Intermediate Russian II | ||
| Intensive Second Year Russian | ||
| Introductory Japanese I | ||
| Introductory Japanese II | ||
| Introductory Arabic I | ||
| Introductory Arabic II | ||
| Intro American Sign Language I | ||
| Intro American Sign Lang II | ||
| Introductory Korean I | ||
| Introductory Korean II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Intermediate Arabic II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Social Ethics | ||
| Western Philosophy: Classical | ||
| Intro to the Study of Religion | ||
| Old Testament/Hebrew Bible | ||
| Survey of the New Testament | ||
| Area III - Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
| A. Select one of the following Math Courses: | ||
| MA 110 | Finite Mathematics | 3 |
| or MA 112 | Precalculus Algebra | |
| B. Complete the following Science Courses: | ||
| BLY 101 & 101L | Life Science I and Life Science I Laboratory | 4 |
| CH 101 & 101L | Survey of Inorg and Org Chem and Survey Inorg-Org Chem Lab | 4 |
| Area IV - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| A. Complete Introduction to Psychology 2 | ||
| PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following History Electives: 1 | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| C. Select six hours form the following History, Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives: | 6 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Intro to US Government | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area V Major in Nursing Requirements | ||
| A. Select four hours of the following Microbiology Courses: | ||
| BLY 213 & BLY 214 | Microbiology and Lab Studies Microbiology | 4 |
| or BMD 210 & 210L | Microbiology in Healthcare and Microbiology in Healthcare Lab | |
| B. Complete the following Human Anatomy & Physiology Courses: | ||
| BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| C. Select one of the following Statistic Courses: | 3 | |
| Applied Stat Health Sciences | ||
| Stat Reason and Application | ||
| Data Analytics I | ||
| Res Design and Analysis I | ||
| D. Select one of the following Computer Courses: | 3 | |
| Intro to Tech for Healthcare | ||
or CIS 150 | Intro to Computer Applications | |
| E. Select one of the following Economics courses: | 3 | |
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
or ECO 216 | Prin of Macroeconomics | |
| Total General Education Credits | 62 | |
| Total Credit Hours for BSN Degree | 124 | |
- 1
Students must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II - EH 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH 226, or EH 235 & EH 236) or history (Area IV - HY 101 & HY 102 or HY 135 & HY 136)
- 2
PSY 120 is required.
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one of which must be in the student's major or minor.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree
LPN-BSN Pathway for Students From a Regionally Accredited LPN or LVN Program with a Prior Non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree
The University of South Alabama College of Nursing LPN to BSN Pathway is specifically designed to meet the needs of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses with a current LPN license. Students who have graduated from a regionally accredited LPN or LVN program and completed a non-nursing baccalaureate program may seek a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in this program. The LPN-BSN program prepares graduates for professional nursing practice. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.
Degree Requirements
- The completion of LPN or LVN certificate from regionally accredited program.
- The completion of a prior non-nursing baccalaureate degree.
- The General Education Requirements consist of 7 courses for a total of 26 credit hours.
- The Professional Component consists of 14 courses for a total of 48 credit hours.
- The CON awards 14 credit hours for LPN or LVN Education and Experience upon completion of all other degree requirements.
- The total degree requirements are 88 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Student must be a graduate of a regionally accredited LPN or LVN program | ||
| Nursing LPN-BSN Major Core Courses | ||
| AHN 447 | Adult Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 | Adult Gerontological Nsg Clin | 4 |
| HSC 343 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| NU 300 | Foundations of Prof Nsg | 5 |
| NU 301 | Foundations of Prof Nsg Clin | 3 |
| NU 304 | Evidence Based Practice NU- W | 3 |
| NU 305 | Essen of OB/Peds/Psych Nsg | 4 |
| NU 325 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 | Patho Basis of Nursing | 3 |
| NU 332 | Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| NU 405 | Transition to Registered Nursing Practice | 2 |
| NU 412 | Dec Making Prof Nsg Practice | 3 |
| NU 414 | Issues & Trends Healthcare -W | 3 |
| NU 460 | Practicum | 6 |
| LPN Nursing Credit Hours Awarded | ||
| Courses awarded for LPN or LVN Education and Experience upon completion of degree requirements | ||
| CMN 351B | Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Clinical | 2 |
| CMN 420B | Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421B | Community Health Nursing Clinical | 1 |
| HSC 342B | Administration of Medication | 1 |
| MCN 353B | Obstetric & Gynecologic Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 355B | Pediatric Nursing Care Clinical | 2 |
| NU 311B | Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
General Education: Student who has graduated from a regionally accredited baccalaureate program AND has completed a LPN or LVN Certificate from regionally accredited institution must complete the following General Education requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Student must complete the following Nursing Major Prerequisites | ||
| Area V - Major in Nursing Requirements | ||
| A. Complete four credits of Life Sciences with lab or higher | ||
| BLY 101 | Life Science I | 3 |
| BLY 101L | Life Science I Laboratory | 1 |
| B. Complete four credits of Microbiology and Lab | ||
| BLY 213 & BLY 214 | Microbiology and Lab Studies Microbiology | 4 |
| or BMD 210 & 210L | Microbiology in Healthcare and Microbiology in Healthcare Lab | |
| C. Complete the following Human Anatomy & Physiology with labs | ||
| BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| D. Complete four credits of Chemistry | ||
| CH 101 & 101L | Survey of Inorg and Org Chem and Survey Inorg-Org Chem Lab | 4 |
| E. Complete the Introduction to Psychology Course | ||
| PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| F. Select One of the following Statistics Courses | 3 | |
| Applied Stat Health Sciences | ||
| Stat Reason and Application | ||
| Data Analytics I | ||
| Res Design and Analysis I | ||
| Total General Education Credits | 26 | |
| Total Credits for Second Bachelor Degree in Nursing | 88 | |
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Alternate LPN-BSN Pathway for Students From A Non-Regionally Accredited LPN or LVN Pathway
The University of South Alabama College of Nursing LPN to BSN Pathway is specifically designed to meet the needs of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses with a current LPN license. Students who have graduated from a non-regionally accredited LPN or LVN program may seek a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree by completing the Alternate LPN-BSN pathway. The Alternate LPN-BSN program prepares graduates for professional nursing practice. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) to become licensed as a Registered Nurse.
Degree Requirements for the Alternate LPN-BSN Pathway
- The completion of LPN or LVN certificate from non-regionally accredited program.
- The General Education requirements consist of 19 courses for a total of 62 credit hours.
- The Professional Component consists of 22 courses for a total of 62 credit hours.
- The total degree requirements are a 124 credit hours.
Nursing LPN-BSN Major Core for students from a non-regionally accredited LPN or LVN Program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| A. Complete the following: | ||
| AHN 447 | Adult Gerontological Nursing | 4 |
| AHN 448 | Adult Gerontological Nsg Clin | 4 |
| CMN 350 | Psy-Mental Health Nsg | 2 |
| CMN 351 | Psy-Mental Health Nsg Clin | 2 |
| CMN 420 | Community Health Nursing | 3 |
| CMN 421 | Community Health Nurs Clinical | 1 |
| HSC 342 | Administration of Medication | 1 |
| HSC 343 | Clinical Pharmacology | 3 |
| MCN 352 | OB & GYN Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 353 | OB & GYN Nsg Care Clinical | 2 |
| MCN 354 | Pediatric Nursing Care | 2 |
| MCN 355 | Pediatric Nsg Care Clinical | 2 |
| NU 300 | Foundations of Prof Nsg | 5 |
| NU 301 | Foundations of Prof Nsg Clin | 3 |
| NU 304 | Evidence Based Practice NU- W | 3 |
| NU 311 | Clinical Nursing Skills | 3 |
| NU 325 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NU 327 | Patho Basis of Nursing | 3 |
| NU 332 | Clinical Nutrition | 2 |
| NU 412 | Dec Making Prof Nsg Practice | 3 |
| NU 414 | Issues & Trends Healthcare -W | 3 |
| NU 460 | Practicum | 6 |
| Total Hours | 62 | |
General Education Requirements: Students from a non-regionally accredited LPN or LVN program must complete 62 credits of General Education Requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Area I - Written Composition | ||
| EH 101 | English Composition I | 3 |
| EH 102 | English Composition II | 3 |
| Area II - Humanities & Fine Arts | ||
| A. Complete the Following: | ||
| CA 110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| B. Select one of the following Introductory Fine Arts (Music, Drama, or Art) Courses: | 3 | |
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| C. Select one of the following Literature Electives 1 | 3 | |
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| D. Select one of the following Humanities Electives (Literature for sequence, Philosophy, Foreign Language, Music, Art, Drama, Public Speaking, or Religion | 3 | |
| Intro to African Amer Studies | ||
| Survey of Art | ||
| Art History I | ||
| Art History II | ||
| Survey of Non-Western Art | ||
| Art Appreciation | ||
| Intro Anc Greek Roman Culture | ||
| Introduction to Theatre | ||
| Brit Lit before 1785 | ||
| Brit Lit after 1785 | ||
| Am Lit before 1865 | ||
| Am Lit after 1865 | ||
| World Lit before 1650 | ||
| World Lit after 1650 | ||
| Introductory Latin I | ||
| Introductory Latin II | ||
| Introductory French I | ||
| Introductory French II | ||
| Introductory Chinese I | ||
| Introductory Chinese II | ||
| Introductory Spanish I | ||
| Introductory Spanish II | ||
| Intro Classical Greek I | ||
| Intro Classical Greek II | ||
| Introductory German I | ||
| Introductory German II | ||
| Accelerated Intro German | ||
| Introductory Russian I | ||
| Introductory Russian II | ||
| Accelerated Intro Russian | ||
| Intermediate Latin I | ||
| Intermediate Latin II | ||
| Intermediate French I | ||
| Intermediate French II | ||
| Accelerated Inter French - H | ||
| Intermediate Chinese I | ||
| Intermediate Chinese II | ||
| Intermediate Spanish I | ||
| Intermediate Spanish II | ||
| Inter Spanish Accel -H | ||
| Interm Classical Greek I | ||
| Interm Classical Greek II | ||
| Intermediate German I | ||
| Intermediate German II | ||
| Intermediate Russian I | ||
| Intermediate Russian II | ||
| Intensive Second Year Russian | ||
| Introductory Japanese I | ||
| Introductory Japanese II | ||
| Introductory Arabic I | ||
| Introductory Arabic II | ||
| Intro American Sign Language I | ||
| Intro American Sign Lang II | ||
| Introductory Korean I | ||
| Introductory Korean II | ||
| Intermediate Japanese I | ||
| Intermediate Japanese II | ||
| Intermediate Arabic I | ||
| Intermediate Arabic II | ||
| Intermediate ASL I | ||
| Intermediate ASL II | ||
| Introduction to Music | ||
| Introduction to Philosophy | ||
| Critical Thinking | ||
| Introduction to Logic | ||
| Introduction to Ethics | ||
| Social Ethics | ||
| Western Philosophy: Classical | ||
| Intro to the Study of Religion | ||
| Old Testament/Hebrew Bible | ||
| Survey of the New Testament | ||
| Area III - Natural Sciences & Mathematics | ||
| A. Select one of the following Math Courses: | 3 | |
| Finite Mathematics | ||
or MA 112 | Precalculus Algebra | |
| B. Complete the following Science Courses: | ||
| BLY 101 & 101L | Life Science I and Life Science I Laboratory | 4 |
| CH 101 & 101L | Survey of Inorg and Org Chem and Survey Inorg-Org Chem Lab | 4 |
| Area IV - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences | ||
| A. Complete Introduction to Psychology 2 | ||
| PSY 120 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| B. Select one course from the following History Electives: 1 | 3 | |
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| C. Select six credits from the following History, Social and Behavioral Sciences Electives: | 6 | |
| Intro to Cultural Anthropology | ||
| Intro Archaeology-Bio Anthro | ||
| Intro to Communication | ||
| Interpersonal Comm | ||
| Introduction to Criminal Justice | ||
| Prin of Microeconomics | ||
| Prin of Macroeconomics | ||
| People, Places, Environment | ||
| World Regional Geography | ||
| Intro to Gender Studies | ||
| HY of Western Civilization I | ||
| HY of Western Civilization II | ||
| US History to 1877 | ||
| US History since 1877 | ||
| Global Issues | ||
| Seasons of Life | ||
| Intro Native American Studies | ||
| Intro to US Government | ||
| Life Span Development | ||
| Introductory Sociology | ||
| Social Problems | ||
| Area V - Major in Nursing | ||
| A. Select four hours of the following Microbiology Courses: | ||
| BLY 213 & BLY 214 | Microbiology and Lab Studies Microbiology | 4 |
| or BMD 210 & 210L | Microbiology in Healthcare and Microbiology in Healthcare Lab | |
| B. Complete the following Human Anatomy & Physiology Courses: | ||
| BMD 251 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BMD 252 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| C. Select one of the following Statistic Courses: | 3 | |
| Applied Stat Health Sciences | ||
| Stat Reason and Application | ||
| Data Analytics I | ||
| Res Design and Analysis I | ||
| D. Select one of the following Computer Courses: | ||
| CIS 140 | Intro to Tech for Healthcare | 3 |
| or CIS 150 | Intro to Computer Applications | |
| E. Select one of the following Economics Courses: | ||
| ECO 215 | Prin of Microeconomics | 3 |
| or ECO 216 | Prin of Macroeconomics | |
| Total General Education Credits | 62 | |
| Total Credits for BSN Degree | 124 | |
- 1
Students must complete a 6 credit hour sequence either in literature (Area II - EH 215 & EH 216, EH 225 & EH 226, or EH 235 & EH 236) or History (Area IV - HY 101 & HY 102 or HY 135 & HY 136).
- 2
PSY 120 is required.
All undergraduates must complete two designated writing credit (W) courses, at least one of which must be in the student's major or minor.