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L.P.N. to B.S. Program
Indiana State University and Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley have formed a partnership to offer an opportunity for licensed practical nurses to complete a bachelor of science in nursing—via distance learning.
This L.P.N. to B.S. Track is open to the practicing L.P.N. who has completed a practical nursing program and holds a current practical/vocational nurse licensure.
The program enables the L.P.N. to transfer all applicable credit to Indiana State University—and then complete a bachelor degree through a combination of distance learning courses offered by Ivy Tech and Indiana State University. Selected courses may be satisfied entirely by ISU departmental challenge exams (credit by examination) and course equivalency exams. Clinicals are arranged in the student's community. On-campus visits are not required. For details, see course delivery.
Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the L.P.N. is awarded a bachelor of science with a major in nursing from Indiana State University, and is eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for entry into practice as a registered nurse. The baccalaureate degree program is recognized as the basic preparation for professional nursing practice, and prepares the graduate as a generalist.
Accreditation
The L.P.N. to B.S. Track is approved by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC). Currently, the L.P.N.-B.S. distance learning program is recognized or approved by the individual State Board of Nursing or Higher Education Commission in 36 states and two U.S. territories. Prospective students who have questions should check with their local State Board of Nursing or Indiana State University.
Getting Started
For program details and step-by-step instructions, go to get started
Contact
College of Nursing, Health, and Human Services
Indiana State University
Nursing Building Room 328
888.293.4842
nursing@indstate.edu
Note: Due to the popularity of this program, applicants may be wait-listed at ISU for Phase II—pending an opening.