LVN Option

The LVN-BSN track offers the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) an educational program to obtain the baccalaureate degree in nursing. Classroom and clinical experiences function to prepare the LVN for the professional nurse role at the baccalaureate level. Upon graduation the LVN is eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN)

The curriculum flow is designed for the LVN to complete the degree requirements in four academic semesters of full time study. Part time study is an option for those who cannot take a full semester of course work.

Degree Requirements

Junior Year

The following courses must be successfully completed prior to admission to the nursing program:

NURS 3303Pathophysiology of Acute Care

NURS 3205Nursing Concepts and Theories

Total Credit Hours:5

Semester I

NURS 3307Pharmacological Basis for Nursing

NURS 3310Health Assessment

NURS 3603Nursing Competencies

Total Credit Hours:12

Semester II

NURS 3333Nursing Research

NURS 3611Medical/Surgical Nursing I

NURS 3513Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing

Total Credit Hours:14

Senior Year

Semester III

NURS 4212Gerontological Nursing

NURS 4632Medical/Surgical Nursing II

NURS 4723Family Health

Total Credit Hours:15

Semester IV

NURS 4234Issues in Professional Nursing

NURS 4501Community Nursing

NURS 4631Nursing Leadership and Management

Total Credit Hours:13

Total Credit Hours: 59