Director of Baccalaureate and Practical Nursing Aubray Orduna, M.S.N., R.N. P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.6118 E: orduna@clarksoncollege.edu

Assistant Director of Baccalaureate Nursing Cynthia Schlotfeld, M.S.N., R.N.  P: 800.647.5500 or 402.552.6207 E: schlotfeld@clarksoncollege.edu

  

LPN students are welcome at Clarkson College. In order to acknowledge the previous education of the LPN and to provide appropriate placement in the Bach­elor of Science in Nursing program, a process of credit by examination (CBE) is available. LPN applicants to the program will be individually evaluated so the appropriate placement method can be applied. 

Prerequisite: Current, unencumbered PN license from Nebraska or another state within the U.S. 

   

Curriculum Requirements 

The LPN to BSN Program combines theory in general education, support and major courses. Advanced placement credit is obtained through either completion of direct coursework, or by validation credit (credit is granted after demonstration of equivalent knowledge). Validation credit may be granted upon successful completion of the BSN Transition courses and standardized testing. The ad­vanced placement LPN to BSN student enters the third-level nursing courses after successfully completing the first- and second-year general education and support courses, NS 200 Drug Calculations and Medication Administration, NS 206 Pharmacology, and the BSN transition courses. 

  

Upon graduation, LPN to BSN students are prepared to practice in a variety of settings, both independently and collaboratively in other disciplines. LPN to BSN graduates have a solid preparation for graduate nursing studies and are encour­aged to pursue graduate education as one means of lifelong learning. Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for Registered Nurses.  

  

In order to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree at Clarkson Col­lege, students must successfully complete a total of 129 semester hours. These hours must be distributed as follows: 

• General Education = 40 semester hours (which must include 9 semester hours of the Clarkson College Core Curriculum).
• Support Courses = 21 semester hours (at least 8 semester hours of Anatomy and Physiology, 4 semester hours of Microbiology, 4 semester hours of Biochemistry, 3 semester hours of Pathophysiology and 2 semester hours of Gerontology).
• Major Courses = 68 semester hours (includes 48 semester hours of nursing theory and 20 semester hours of clinical nursing courses).

  

Service-Learning and Community Service Graduation Requirements 

30 hours (23 Service-Learning)* of Clarkson College Service hours must be completed prior to graduation. Graduates who do not complete the required number of Service hours will not receive diplomas or transcripts, until the hours have been completed. *Note: Service hours accrued beyond the minimum number of required service hours can be applied toward the requirements for the Maltese Cross Certificate or Medal.  

  

Required Courses (click here) 

  

Course Descriptions (click here)  

  

Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Students (click here)