Build on your LPN experience. Complete your BSN in as few as two years — no TEAS test, no waitlist, and no classes on Fridays.
About the Program
°®Éñ´«Ã½ State University's LPN to BSN Pathway provides Licensed Practical Nurses with a streamlined route to earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This pathway recognizes your existing knowledge and clinical experience by awarding credit for foundational nursing courses — so you're not starting over.
Complete your nursing major in as few as two years through a hybrid format that combines online coursework with hands-on clinical and simulation experience. With no TEAS test, no waitlist, and a total program cost of approximately $25,000, °®Éñ´«Ã½ makes the path to becoming a BSN-prepared registered nurse clear and achievable.
At a Glance
- Format: Hybrid — HyFlex or online coursework; lab, simulation, and clinicals are in person
- Time to Complete: As few as two years
- Schedule: Average three days per week including clinical, simulation, and lab
- Total Cost: Approximately $25,000
- Next Start Date: Fall 2026
Program Highlights
- No TEAS Test Required — NSU does not require entrance exam testing
- Fast Track to BSN — Complete your nursing major in as few as two years
- No Waitlist — Start your program without delay
- State-of-the-Art Simulation Center — Train with virtual reality, real hospital medication systems, advanced patient simulators, and six specialized simulation suites
- Affordable and Transparent — Total program cost approximately $25,000 with transfer scholarships available for qualified students
- Work While You Learn — Many students successfully continue working as LPNs during the program
Admission Requirements
To be eligible for up to 14 transfer credits toward the LPN to BSN Pathway, you must have:
- Active, unencumbered LPN license
- 3.0 minimum cumulative GPA
- 1,000+ hours of direct patient care as an LPN within the previous two years
- Completion of prerequisite courses with a minimum grade of C
- NURS 391 — Independent course with a minimum grade of B
- No entrance exam required
Clinical and Simulation Experience
LPN to BSN students complete advanced nursing coursework in evidence-based practice, population health, leadership, patient-centered care, and clinical decision-making — building on your LPN foundation to provide comprehensive care across the lifespan and in a variety of settings.
Clinical rotations take place throughout the Aberdeen area and regional facilities in Medical/Surgical, ICU/Emergency, OB/Pediatrics, Community Health, and Mental Health settings. Faculty remain active in clinical practice, bringing real-world expertise to the classroom.
°®Éñ´«Ã½'s state-of-the-art simulation center features advanced patient simulators, virtual reality technology, real hospital medication systems (BD Pyxis MedStation), and six specialized simulation suites including OB/Pediatrics, ICU/Emergency, and a Home Health apartment.
Financial Aid
- Nursing-specific scholarships
- Maroon and Gold Scholarship for transfer students
- Federal grants and loans — complete your FAFSA at StudentAid.gov
- Many healthcare employers offer tuition assistance and reimbursement programs
Contact Us
For more information, contact the Nursing Department. Our team is ready to answer your questions.
Phone: 605-626-7776
Email: nursing@°®Éñ´«Ã½.edu
