LPN-Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at the University of Louisville is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791

The University of Louisville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, educational specialist, doctorate, and first-professional (D.M.D., J.D., M.D.) degrees. The University of Louisville also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. 

The LPN to BSN Concurrent Enrollment Pathway allows Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) who are enrolled in their first semester at a Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) or Ivy Tech school to concurrently enroll in the University of Louisville’s RN-to-BSN online curriculum, enabling them to graduate in as few as three years.

Admission Criteria

• Unrestricted LPN license
• Current enrollment in good standing at KCTCS
• Successful completion of first ADN semester at KCTCS school
• No prior failures in a Nursing course
• 2.0 cumulative GPA

All applicants must hold an unrestricted LPN license and meet specific eligibility requirements depending on their current schools (KCTCS or Ivy Tech), such as GPA requirements and more. Specific admissions requirements can be found on the Admissions Requirements document.

Students can concurrently enroll in up to 19 credit hours of UofL's RN-BSN courses throughout the duration of their ADN program at their home school. This allows for an integrated pathway to earning both an ADN and a BSN in a streamlined manner.

Students enrolled in the LPN to BSN Concurrent Enrollment Pathway have access to professional guidance through expert mentor support, career center assistance, and student success services available through the University of Louisville. More information on student support can be found on the Student Services page. 

Yes, the RN-BSN requires a Community Health Leadership Practicum (NURS 476) in your last semester that includes 84 clinical hours. The practicum may be completed within your local community at a site of your choosing, unless restrictions apply.  Please note that the Board of Nursing in certain states may restrict access to practicums. These restrictions may change without notice, thus it is important to notify your advisor in advance of any relocation while completing the online RN-BSN program. Currently, Alabama, Louisiana, Tennessee, and Washington have practicum restrictions, but other locations may have or could implement similar restrictions.

Clinical compliance is required for NURS 476.

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The LPN to BSN Concurrent Enrollment Pathway allows students to graduate in as few as three years, depending on their course load and progression through both the ADN and RN-to-BSN programs.

Yes, you can begin the RN-to-BSN coursework before taking and passing the NCLEX exam.

The tuition rate for the RN-to-BSN program through this pathway is $375 per credit hour with an additional $10 per credit hour online education fee (not covered by scholarship). Tuition and fee information can be found on the Tuition and Fees page. 

• Chelsey Tingle, Student Success Specialist, chelsey.tingle.1@louisville.edu , (502) 852-6538