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Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing - Florida

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Program Description

The LVN/LPN to BSN track is a specialized program of study designed specifically for LVN/LPN Nurses. A total of 120 semester credits are required in this program to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). This program requires the completion of general education courses, nursing courses, and specialized health care occupation courses. Courses may be taken online, on campus, or in combination.

The curriculum includes the same general education requirements, including the courses within the area of study, and core nursing courses as the pre-licensure track, except the LVN/LPN to BSN students are not required to complete NURS 100, 101L, 120, and 121L. Two transition courses are required: NURS 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 units) and NURS 210L RN Skills Laboratory (1 unit).

Degree Awarded

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Credits Required

120

Number of Semesters/Trimesters to Complete

7

Instructional Months

34

Instructional Weeks

140

CIP Code

51.3801

SOC Code

29-1141.00

Pace and Track Information

Example:

TRACK AND PACE NAME

NUMBER OF CREDITS REQUIRED

CAMPUS

NUMBER OF SEMESTERS/TRIMESTERS

NUMBER OF INSTRUCTIONAL WEEKS

NUMBER OF MONTHS FOR COMPLETION

CIP CODE

SOC CODES

LPNBSN Accelerated

120

Miami

7

140

34

51.3801

29-1141.00

LPNBSN Night and Weekends

120

Miami

8

160

39

51.3801

29-1141.00

LPNBSN Working Professional

120

Miami

10

200

49

51.3801

29-1141.00

Program length may vary.

Campuses

West Coast University - Miami

Program Delivery Mode

Ground

Academic Calendar

10 Week Academic Calendar

Program Information and Disclosures

Registered Nurse Licensure Disclosure - Florida 

The student satisfactorily completing the pre-licensure BSN or ADN program is eligible to apply for licensure by the Florida Board of Nursing.  The Florida Board of Nursing requires that applicants for a nursing license must provide a United States issued social security number.  A United States issued social security number is also required to be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in the state of Florida.  This requirement will prevent anyone from applying for RN licensure in Florida and being employed as an RN without a United States issued social security number.