LPN to BSN Pathway

• Spring Admission – Application Deadline
  Deadline - July 15^th
• Summer Admission – Application Deadline
  Deadline – March 1^st
• Fall Admission – Application Deadline
  Deadline – March 15^th

Prospective students are encouraged to contact conlpn2bsn@southalabama.edu for any questions regarding readiness to apply to the LPN to BSN program.

The College of Nursing Admissions Committee and the Dean of the College select applicants best qualified for and most likely to succeed in the study of nursing. Enrollment in the Professional Component is limited and competitive. Students are admitted without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified disability. Students must be in good standing with all academic institutions/nursing programs that they have attended in order to be admitted to the LPN-BSN program.

Students in the BSN Professional Component are required to complete clinical requirements. LPN to BSN students may be required to complete clinical rotations on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as well as weekdays.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure the institution(s) from which prerequisite and LPN courses were completed were/are regionally-accredited. Applicants may contact the USA Admissions Office for assistance in determining their previous schools' accreditation standing.

1. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States of America.
2. Completion of a regionally-accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate.
3. Current Active, unencumbered License to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
4. 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.
5. Minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses. 
6. Minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good standing within the University or previous college. (A letter of good standing from the previous nursing program is required.)
7. Admission will be contingent on submission of health data forms, evidence of health insurance, and CPR certification.
8. Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and results of an acceptable background check.

The College of Nursing Admissions Committee and the Dean of the College select applicants best qualified for and most likely to succeed in the study of nursing. Enrollment in the Professional Component is limited and competitive. Students are admitted without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, or qualified disability. Students must be in good standing with all academic institutions/nursing programs that they have attended in order to be admitted to the LPN-BSN program.

Students in the BSN Professional Component are required to complete clinical requirements. LPN to BSN students may be required to complete clinical rotations on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) as well as weekdays. Students in this program are required a one-time campus visit for the Clinical Skills Checkoff Day.  Additional visits may be required to demonstrate proficiency if unsuccessful on the first visit.

The University of South Alabama can only accept prerequisite and LPN courses which were completed from the following regionally-accredited institutions:

Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC)
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
New England Commission on Higher Education (NECHE)
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Students may  be accepted into a special 6-semester LPN-BSN pathway if the LPN program was completed at a non-regionally accredited institution. This program has the same prerequisite requirements as the Traditional BSN pathway and requires the completion of the same courses as the Traditional BSN pathway. Additional time to completion is required for the online offering to allow LPNs maintain their current employment. 

1. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the United States of America.
2. Completion of a non-regionally-accredited Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse Certificate.
3. Current Active, unencumbered License to practice as Licensed Practical Nurse or Licensed Vocational Nurse.
4. Complete prerequisite 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.
5. Minimum grade of “C” in all prerequisite courses. 
6. Minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good standing within the University or previous college. (A letter of good standing from the previous nursing program is required.)
7. Admission will be contingent on submission of health data forms, evidence of health insurance, and CPR certification.
8. Admission will be contingent on a negative drug screen and results of an acceptable background check.

Step 1

The first step in the admission process is to apply for admission to the University of South Alabama through the Undergraduate Admission Office.  Please complete the application for admission to the University of South Alabama.

The easiest way to apply is online through the application portal. You will be asked to create an account. This login will allow you to fill out an application and check back to monitor your application status.

If you prefer to mail in your application, print out the application form, fill it out and mail it to:

USA Office of Admissions
2500 Meisler Hall
390 Student Center Circle
Mobile, AL 36688-0002

For more information about applying to the University of South Alabama, please go to the Transfer Center

Step 2

The next step is to submit official transcripts from each college or university you have attended to the University of South Alabama Office of Admissions.

USA Office of Admissions
2500 Meisler Hall
390 Student Center Circle
Mobile, AL 36688-0002

Step 3

The Registrar’s Office will review and evaluate your transcripts. They will update your Degree Audit in PAWS which is located on the Student Logins page. 

While you are waiting for the Registrar’s Office to review your transcripts, you are encouraged to review the prerequisites needed on this webpage. Required prerequisites are located under the Prerequisites for LPN-BSN Program tab on this page.  

The LPN to BSN Prerequisites consist of nineteen (19) courses, totaling 62 credits hours. These general education courses MUST be completed at a regionally-accredited institution BEFORE applying to the LPN to BSN program.

Step 4

The next step is to apply for admission to the professional component of the BSN program in the LPN-BSN pathway. Do not submit this application until all prerequisites have been completed.  

Admission to the College of Nursing LPN to BSN pathway requires the submission of a completed supplemental application to the College of Nursing with a non-refundable $25 application fee. If you submit an incomplete application or apply to the wrong semester, you will be required to apply again for the correct semester and pay the application fee again. 

Step 5

Submit a resume or CV showing your work experience.  This should be a Word or PDF document.  Email this document to conlpn2bsn@southalabama.edu after you submit your application to the professional component of the BSN program. 

Step 6

Students who are taking prerequisites the semester before they are requesting admission to the LPN-BSN program will be required to submit unofficial transcripts from other universities to the College of Nursing via email at (conlpn2bsn@southalabama.edu) for review of prerequisite courses. All transcripts will be reevaluated to ensure all prerequisite courses are met prior to an offer of acceptance.

Step 7

Students who have attended a Nursing program at another school are required to provide the following to the College of Nursing via email at conlpn2bsn@southalabama.edu 

1. Students who have left a Nursing Program at another University without finishing are required to submit a Letter of Good Standing (verifying student was in good moral, ethical, and legal standing with no previous disciplinary action) from the Nursing Program, signed by the Nursing Administrator of the program;
2. Transcript of all nursing courses taken with the grades earned;
3. Transfer credit will be considered upon review of course syllabi.

Step 8

Admission to the LPN-BSN program is also contingent on the submission of the following through the college’s Medical Document Manager:

1. Health data forms
2. Evidence of personal health insurance
3. Current CPR certification
4. A negative drug screen
5. An acceptable background check

Additional information about these requirements will be provided upon your admission to the LPN-BSN program.

The LPN to BSN Prerequisites consists of nineteen (19) courses, totaling 62 credits hours. These general education courses MUST be completed at a regionally-accredited institution BEFORE applying to the LPN to BSN pathway of the BSN program.

Prerequisite courses at the University of South Alabama may not be offered online.

Written Communication

Course	Credit
EH 101 English Composition I	3
EH 102 English Composition II	3

Humanities and Fine Arts

Course	Credit
Fine Arts (Introduction to: Music, Drama, Art HY, Art Appreciation or Art Survey)	3
*Literature Elective (American, British, or World)	3
Humanities elective (Literature for sequence, philosophy, foreign Language, music, art, drama, or religion)	3
CA 110 Public Speaking	3

Natural Science and Mathematics

Course	Credit
BLY 101 & BLY 101L Life Sciences & Lab (or higher)	4
MA 110 or MA 112 Pre-calculus	3
CH 101 & CH101L Chemistry & Lab (or higher)	4

History, Social and Behavioral Sciences

Course	Credit
PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology	3
*History elective (US or Western Civilization)	3
History/Social/Behavioral Science elective	3
History/Social/Behavioral Science elective (history for sequence, Psychology, sociology, political science, geography, communications, or anthropology)	3

Nursing Major

Course	Credit
BLY 213 & BLY 214 Microbiology & Lab OR  BMD 210 & BMD 210L Microbiology in Healthcare & Lab	4
BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I includes Lab	4
BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II includes Lab	4
ST 305 / ST 210 / BUS 245 / PSY 220  Statistics (Select one)	3
CIS 140 Introduction to Technology for Healthcare Providers	3
ECO 215 Microeconomics OR ECO 216 Macroeconomics	3

Total Credits 62

*Must have one history elective and one literature elective. In addition, you must choose a second history or second literature to complete a two-part sequence (e.g. US History I, US History II or American Literature I, American Literature II)

Your admission is contingent upon the Transfer Credit Articulation completed by the Office of Admissions at the time of acceptance to USA.

Students can use the USA Transfer Evaluation System to assess which credits earned at their current or former school may transfer to the University of South Alabama.  This is an unofficial course evaluation. 

Transfer Students can locate information on admission requirements, Pathway USA Program, Transfer Center, General Education/Core Curriculum, and STARS Guide on the USA Transfer Student page.

Licensed Practical Nurses and Licensed Vocational Nurses with a current LPN license who have a bachelor's degree in another field and wish to earn the BSN degree may complete the following requirements for admission into the LPN-BSN program.

Course	Credit
BLY 101 & BLY 101L Life Sciences & Lab (or higher)	4
BLY 213 & BLY 214 Microbiology & Lab OR  BMD 210 & BMD 210L Microbiology in Healthcare & Lab	4
BMD 251 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Includes Lab	4
BMD 252 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Includes Lab	4
CH 101 & CH 101L Chemistry & Lab (or higher)	4
PSY 120 Introduction to Psychology	3
ST 305 / ST 210 / BUS 245 / PSY 220  Statistics (Select one)	3
Total Prerequisite Credits	26

Your admission is contingent upon the Transfer Credit Articulation completed by the Office of Admissions at the time of acceptance to USA.

Students can use the USA Transfer Evaluation System to assess which credits earned at their current or former school may transfer to the University of South Alabama.  This is an unofficial course evaluation. 

Transfer Students can locate information on admission requirements, Pathway USA Program, Transfer Center, General Education/Core Curriculum, and STARS Guide on the USA Transfer Student page.

Fall Semester	Credit
NU 325 Health Assessment	3
NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nursing	3
HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology	3
NU 304 Evidence Based Practice	3
Credits	12

Spring Semester	Credit
NU 300 Foundations Professional Nursing	5
NU 301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical	3
NU 305 - Essentials of Obstetrics, Pediatrics, & Psychiatric Nursing	4
Credits	12

Summer Semester	Credit
AHN 447 Adult-Geron Nursing	4
AHN 448 Adult-Geron Nursing Clinical	4
NU 332 Clinical Nutrition	2
Credits	10

Fall Semester	Credit
NU 412 Decision Making for Professional Nursing Practice	3
NU 414 Issues and Trends	3
NU 405 - Transition to Registered Nursing Practice	2
NU 460 Practicum	6
Credits	14

Spring Semester	Credit
NU 325 Health Assessment	3
NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nursing	3
NU 304 Evidence Based Practice	3
NU 414 Issues and Trends	3
Credits	12

Summer Semester	Credit
NU 300 Foundations Professional Nursing	5
NU 301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical	3
HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology	3
Credits	11

Fall Semester	Credit
AHN 447 Adult-Geron Nursing	4
AHN 448 Adult-Geron Nursing Clinical	4
NU 305 - Essentials of Obstetrics, Pediatrics, & Psychiatric Nursing	4
Credits	12

Spring Semester	Credit
NU 412 Decision Making for Professional Nursing Practice	3
NU 332 Clinical Nutrition	2
NU 405 - Transition to Registered Nursing Practice	2
NU 460 Practicum	6
Credits	13

Summer Semester	Credit
NU 325 Health Assessment	3
NU 327 Pathophysiological Basis Nursing	3
NU 304 Evidence Based Practice	3
NU 414 Issues and Trends	3
Credits	12

Fall Semester	Credit
NU 300 Foundations Professional Nursing	5
NU 301 Foundations of Professional Nursing Clinical	3
HSC 343 Clinical Pharmacology	3
NU 332 Clinical Nutrition	2
Credits	13

Spring Semester	Credit
AHN 447 Adult-Geron Nursing	4
AHN 448 Adult-Geron Nursing Clinical	4
NU 305 - Essentials of Obstetrics, Pediatrics, & Psychiatric Nursing	4
Credits	12

Summer Semester	Credit
NU 412 Decision Making for Professional Nursing Practice	3
NU 405 - Transition to Registered Nursing Practice	2
NU 460 Practicum	6
Credits	11

The primary method of communication by the University of South Alabama (USA) College of Nursing (CON) throughout the application cycle is email. It allows us to easily make contact with you throughout the day and you are able to contact us at a time that is convenient for you. Please ensure that the email address you put on your application is an email address you check several times weekly and that you add conlpn2bsn@southalabama.edu to the address book of your email account. This will ensure that email from us will not be sent to your SPAM/JUNK folder.

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. 

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