Indiana State University has a partnership with Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley to offer licensed practical nurses a bachelor of science degree in nursing -- via distance learning. The program allows the LPN to transfer all applicable credit to Indiana State University. The university also offers an RN-BSN program. The track offers registered nurses an alternative curriculum. They must complete 35 credit hours in the nursing major and complete the university's general education program. This program is also offered via distance learning.
Indiana State University
200 North Seventh St.
Terre Haute, IN 47809-9989
800-468-6478
indstate.edu
University of Phoenix offers an LPN/LVN-to-BSN program that assists licensed practical and vocational nurses with advanced clinical and critical thinking skills. Students can practice these skills either in simulation labs or in real-world scenarios. They will then be eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN exam).
University of Phoenix
866-766-0766
phoenix.edu
Students can pursue a career as a registered nurse through National University's ASN and BSN Programs. Registered nurses can pursue their bachelor's degree through the RN completion program. LVNs may apply for the LVN-to-RN program at National University. All students must hold an active license as a licensed vocational nurse and pass all the prerequisites prior to applying. National University also offers the option for LVNs and RNs to complete a BSN degree.
National University Academic Headquarters
800-NAT-UNIV
nu.edu