Licensed Practical Nurses or Health Professional
Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing Track

Licensed practical nurses, and other health professional such as paramedics, psychiatric technicians, respiratory technologists, and radiology technicians who wish to obtain their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree may do so through the LPN/HP-BSN track.

This program builds on the student’s existing knowledge and skills developed in a prior certificate programs. Students complete a bachelor’s degree in four to five semesters. Multiple options are available for the student to test out of some nursing courses. The program is intense and requires travel throughout the state. 

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

SPRING OR SUMMER COURSES & CREDITS

JUNIOR COURSES & CREDITS

SENIOR COURSES & CREDITS

PRACTICAL NURSING CERTIFICATIONS

LPN/HP-BSN Track Admission Requirements

In addition to the Basic BSN admission requirements the applicant for this track must also:

1. Submit a copy of the current license or certificate (e.g. LPN, EMT, RT, RD): Bring the actual license or certificate to the Department of Nursing for faculty visualization and photocopying prior to the start of the first nursing class.
   
2. Complete the Nurse Entrance Test (NET).
   
3. Complete of the ERI Fundamentals I & II exam at the national passing level for non-LPN's

At anytime during the student’s progressing through the LPN/HP-BSN track may choose to take credit by examination or proficiency testing as stated in the CSU-Pueblo Catalog. Prior to testing for credit the student must seek approval from the CSU-Pueblo Nursing Department Student Advisory and Faculty Advocacy committee. Applications are taken year round.

Program of Study

The pre-nursing advisor will meet with the student to plan a program of study for the LPN/HP-BSN track. The course sequencing may change based on student’s program of study developed prior to admission. The program of study will include 43 credit hours of prerequisite courses (see Basic BSN track), and 77 credit hours of nursing courses. The prerequisite course requirements and nursing requirements are based on previous courses, work experiences and credit by examination. The licensed practical nurse may transfer in seven nursing escrow credit hours per the articulation agreement. Students must pass all courses with a C or better and maintain a 2.75 GPA.

General Education Requirements

SOC SCIENCE	Per General Education Requirement	3 Credits
PSYCH 151	Human Development	3 Credits
MATH 156	Introduction to Statistics	3 Credits
CHEM 111	Principles of Chemistry	3 Credits
CHEM 111L	Principles of Chemistry Lab	1 Credit
BIOL 223	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	3 Credits
BIOL 223L	Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab	1 Credit
BIOL 224	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	3 Credits
BIOL 224L	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	1 Credit
BIOL 206	Microbiology	3 Credits
BIOL 206L	Microbiology Lab	1 Credit
ENG 101	English Composition I	3 Credits
ENG 102	English Composition II	3 Credits
SPCOM 103	Speaking and Listening	3 Credits
HISTORY	Per General Ed Requirement	3 Credits
HUMANITIES	Foreign Language	6 Credits

Total General Education Credit Hours- 43

An LPN may transfer credits per the Articulation Agreement – 7 credits

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Spring or Summer Classes & Credit Hours

 
Total Credit Hours - 8


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Junior Fall Classes & Credit Hours

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Total Credit Hours - 17

Junior Spring Classes & Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours - 15


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Senior Fall Classes & Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours - 16



Senior Spring Classes & Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours - 14


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