The University of South Alabama College of Nursing LPN to BSN Pathway is specifically designed to meet the needs of Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses with a current LPN license seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The LPN to BSN Professional Component consists of courses that address knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are needed to be successful in today’s dynamic healthcare settings. Students will enjoy challenging themselves to explore relevant topics related to modern day professional nursing issues. Program graduates will have the skills to provide enhanced patient care, promote health and aid in reducing barriers to health care, and apply research to clinical practice within rural and underserved communities. Graduates will increase their knowledge and experience in the care of vulnerable populations while emphasizing the impact of social determinants of health, health equity, health literacy, communication and leadership skills, community health nursing competencies, and integrated behavioral health services on health outcomes. The program is designed to better prepare LPNs to collaborate with the interprofessional team in providing quality care in multiple work settings. |
| Grade for Entrance Previous Year (%)* | 83 |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
The USA College of Nursing is currently accepting applicants who reside in Alabama and Mississippi. Students who reside in other states may be considered for admission but must commit to completing clinical rotations in Alabama. Students must attend on-campus orientation prior to starting the program. Clinical rotations are completed under the direction and supervision of a USA College of Nursing clinical faculty. Beginning Spring 2027, all clinical rotations must be completed on weekend shifts in Mobile, Alabama, with practicum rotations in other areas of Alabama and Mississippi when approval is possible.
Requirements:* - Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States of America.
- Completion of a regionally-accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate.
- Current Active, unencumbered License to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse for the state of clinical rotations, as applicable, in Al or MS. A single-state AL or MS LPN license, OR a multi-state LPN license is required.
- Complete pre-requisite courses at a regionally accredited school. These 62 credit hours of general education courses are in addition to the nursing courses completed to become a LPN or LVN.
- Minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 and be in good standing within the University or previous college. (A letter of good standing from the previous nursing program is required.)
- At least one year of work experience is strongly recommended prior to starting the program.
- Able to complete clinicals in either Alabama or Mississippi.
*For students with an LPN from a non-regionally accredited institution, click here. |
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| Additional Admission Requirements: | Please note the following tests, titers, and immunizations are required for admission into the Nursing Program. It is very important to start working on these requirements early to allow time to complete all of them by the deadline that will be included in admission packets. - Two Hepatitis B adult immunizations to start clinical rotations; Third dose and follow-up titer required to continue.
- Proof of two MMR immunizations or titer
- Positive Varicella titer; If negative, a booster immunization is required.
- Flu Vaccine
- TB Test (Initial 2-step PPD test or blood test {Quantiferon Gold test or T-spot] 1-step PPD test or blood test annually thereafter)
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (TDaP) Vaccine
*Hepatitis B immunizations may take up to 6 months to obtain the full adult series of immunizations as well as another month after the last immunization to have the titer completed. As defined by the CDC, adult immunization schedules refer to adults aged 19 years or older.
Students accepted into this BSN program in the College of Nursing are required to complete all health requirements. All requirements should be completed no later than one month prior to the first day of classes for the professional component. Instructions will be provided about the use of CastleBranch, an online health document management system, upon acceptance to the professional component. |
* The entrance grade may change from year to year. Please contact the school for further information.
* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.