Why the LPN to BSN
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Advance Your Nursing Career – Build on your experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and prepare for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) while earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
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Supportive Learning Environment – Benefit from dedicated nursing faculty, individualized guidance, and a learning environment that promotes professional growth, mentorship, and student success.
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Expand Career Opportunities – A BSN opens the door to a wider range of nursing roles in hospitals, clinics, community health settings, schools, and specialty practice areas.
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Develop Leadership and Professional Skills – Gain the knowledge and confidence to provide evidence-based care, collaborate with healthcare teams, and assume leadership responsibilities in healthcare settings.
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Prepare for Future Educational Advancement – Establish a strong academic foundation for graduate nursing education and advanced practice nursing opportunities.
What will I Learn
- How to practice as a nurse generalist and transition from LPN to BSN.
- Skills to care for diverse patient populations in a variety of healthcare settings.
- Leadership and communication skills for nursing and healthcare teams.
- Critical thinking and evidence-based practice to support safe, quality care.
- Professional values for lifelong learning and nursing practice in a global society.
Program Information
LPN to BSN Program Requirements
General Education Requirements
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Students should be aware that licensure and certification requirements vary from state to state and are subject to change. Licensing agencies or boards also may have requirements in addition to an earned degree. APSU recommends that students who are not Tennessee residents or who plan to seek licensure or certification outside the state of Tennessee contact the appropriate licensing agency or board before they enroll in an academic program designed to lead to licensure or certification and discuss their plans with an advisor.
Please visit the Professional Licensure Disclosure webpage to review specific licensure information for your state and academic program.