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Program:
Nursing

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Length of Program:
Full-time: 5 semesters Part-time: 8 semesters

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admissions - Fall, Spring, Summer


130 Years

of preparing the best in nursing.

Degree Overview

The ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï LPN to BSN program is designed for the LPN nurse who is interested in earning a Bachelor’s degree and obtaining the position of a registered nurse. The program is available on a full- or part-time basis. Coursework is completed primarily on campus with some courses also available online.

Along with your general education, support and nursing theory courses, a portion of your credit hours for the LPN to BSN program option are also completed in the clinical setting. As a graduate of the LPN to BSN program, you become eligible to sit for the state examination for licensure as a registered nurse.


Advanced Standing Credit

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per . Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.

How we prepare
the best

  • Valid, unencumbered Practical Nursing license is only required pre-requisite
  • The program can be completed in 5 semesters and 16 hours of validation credit 
  • Small class and clinical sizes
  • 15 hours of validation credit for PN license
  • Preceptorship in last semester in area of students choosing
  • NCLEX-RN board pass rates consistently above state and national average

Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN)

General Education Courses

(42 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
0
Total Semester Hours 42
Core Courses

(9 semester hours): Must be taken at ºÚÁϳԹÏ

Courses Semester Hours
3
3
3
Total Semester Hours 9
Required BSN Courses

(53 semester hours) LPN-BSN students will receive a validation credit for 16 semester hours following successful completion of NRS 339 and NRS 355.

Courses Semester Hours
1
3
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
4
2
2
Total Semester Hours 53

Total Semester Hours 120

Tuition and Fees

ºÚÁÏ³Ô¹Ï offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.

There are two components to your student account: tuition and fees. Refer to Student Accounts for information regarding tuition, fees, and out of pocket expenses sorted by program.

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2026-27 Tuition

Item Cost
Undergraduate Tuition $691 / credit-hour
Fees
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150 / each
Program Fee $590 / semester
Technology Fee $350 / semester
Estimated Additional Program Costs
RN NCLEX Exam $200 / student
RN Licensure (NE) $123 / student
Fingerprinting (Nebraska) $55 / student
Uniforms and Equipment $250 / student

For a complete breakdown of costs and situational expenses, view .

Career Overview

Median Salary

$86,070
Payscale.com, 2024

Job Outlook

Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033. 
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

Career Options

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