LPN-to-BSN Option, BSN

A-State participates in the statewide articulation program for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and registered nurses (RNs) seeking the BSN degree. In that program, LPNs and RNs may earn credit by articulation or by challenge examination, depending on number of years since graduation from the applicant’s LPN, diploma or associate degree program in nursing.

Prospective students pursuing these options must meet current criteria relating to eligibility, application deadlines, course work and program policies and procedures. For specific information concerning the LPN-to-BSN program, contact the School of Nursing office at (870) 972-3074.

Admission Requirements

Current unencumbered LPN License to practice in Arkansas
Overall GPA of 3.0
Current CPR certification
Acceptable immunization status
Completion of all lab science and mathematics courses required for a baccalaureate degree in nursing, with a “C” or better in each class.
Completion of required support courses.

NOTE: Students meeting the above requirements will be admitted on clinical space availability.

University Requirements:

See University General Requirements for Baccalaureate degrees

Required Courses

(prior to Junior Year):

BIO 2103 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2101 - Microbiology for Nursing and Allied Health Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIO 2203 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2201 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
BIO 2223 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Sem. Hrs: 3
BIO 2221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
CHEM 1043 - Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Sem. Hrs: 3 AND
CHEM 1041 - Fundamental Concepts of Chemistry Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
OR
CHEM 1013 - General Chemistry I Sem. Hrs: 3 AND
CHEM 1011 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Sem. Hrs: 1
CHEM 1052 - Fundamental Concepts of Organic and Biochemistry Sem. Hrs: 2
ENG 1003 - Composition I Sem. Hrs: 3
ENG 1013 - Composition II Sem. Hrs: 3
MATH 1023 - College Algebra Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2392 - Health Assessment Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 3463 - Pathophysiology Based Pharmacology I Sem. Hrs: 3
NRSP 2391 - Health Assessment Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
PSY 2013 - Introduction to Psychology Sem. Hrs: 3
SOC 2213 - Introduction to Sociology Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2012 - Professional Role Development Sem. Hrs: 2
HIST 2763 - The United States to 1876 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
HIST 2773 - The United States since 1876 Sem. Hrs: 3
OR
POSC 2103 - Introduction to United States Government Sem. Hrs: 3
FIne Arts or Humanities (Required Departmental Gen. Ed. Option) Sem. Hrs: 9

Sub-total: 53

Major Requirements:

NRS 330V - Special Problems in Nursing Sem. Hrs: Variable
NRS 3312 - Introduction to Nursing Research Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 3103 - Medical Surgical Nursing II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 3205 - Medical Surgical Nursing III Sem. Hrs: 5
NRS 3422 - Essentials of Mental Health Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 3473 - Pathophysiology Based Pharmacology II Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4343 - Professional Nursing Community Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 4005 - Medical Surgical Nursing IV Sem. Hrs: 5
NRS 4012 - Essentials of Obstetric Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 4022 - Essentials of Pediatric Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRS 4481 - Critical Decision Making and Testing Competencies in Nursing Sem. Hrs: 1
NRS 4542 - Health Care Administration Sem. Hrs: 2
NRSP 3105 - Nursing Practicum II Sem. Hrs: 5
NRSP 3205 - Nursing Practicum III Sem. Hrs: 5
NRSP 4006 - Nursing Practicum IV Sem. Hrs: 6
NRSP 4016 - Nursing Practicum V Sem. Hrs: 6
Statistics (any 3 hour course)

Sub-total: 56

Hours by Articulation:

NRS 2313 - Concepts of Nursing Practice Sem. Hrs: 3
NRS 2322 - Foundations of Nursing Sem. Hrs: 2
NRSP 2321 - Foundations of Nursing Practicum Sem. Hrs: 1
NRS 2002 - Medical Surgical Nursing I Sem. Hrs: 2
NRSP 2343 - Nursing Care II Sem. Hrs: 3

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LPN-to-BSN Option, BSN

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Required Courses

Sub-total: 53

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 56

Hours by Articulation:

Sub-total: 11

Total Required Hours: 120

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LPN-to-BSN Option, BSN

Admission Requirements

University Requirements:

Required Courses

Sub-total: 53

Major Requirements:

Sub-total: 56

Hours by Articulation:

Sub-total: 11

Total Required Hours: 120