Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - to - Registered Nurse (RN) Admission
Not an LPN?
See the regular nursing programThe Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-to-Registered
Nurse (RN) Bridge program consists of one academic year. Admission to the program
is by application and committee selection based on a competitive ranking system (see
Ranking Score Computation). Students who successfully complete the program will obtain
an Associate of Science in Nursing degree (ASN) degree and will be eligible to apply
to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
There will be two LPN-to-RN Bridge cohorts offered each application cycle, spring
and summer/fall. Each cohort will consist of 30 available seats, seated and online
sections. Offers of acceptance will be based on a competitive ranking score. If admission
eligibility is maintained, and students still interested they may reapply if not selected
the first time.
Students accepted into the online LPN-to-RN Bridge cohort will be required to come
to the MSU-West Plains campus two (2) times during the program – once at the beginning
of the program and potentially once in the summer, if BIO 210 - Elements of Microbiology
is needed. All clinicals will be self-scheduled by the student with a preceptor at
an approved facility nearest the student.
To be considered for acceptance into the nursing program, your applicant file must
contain all required documentation, including transcripts and test scores, by the
application deadline and you must meet the admissions eligibility requirements. Start
your application process early so you will receive the proper advisement.
Starting Semester |
Applications open |
Deadline to Apply |
Summer/Fall |
November 1st |
March 1st |
Spring |
May 1st |
October 1st |
The program course requirements are shown below. The 65-credit hour program consists
of courses in liberal arts, science and nursing. LPNs will receive 15 additional credit
hours for NUR 100 and NUR 101. The nursing courses include lecture and on-campus simulation
laboratory experiences, along with relevant clinical practicums provided at health
care facilities located in Missouri and northern Arkansas.
For more information about the nursing program or to set up an appointment to meet
with the nursing admissions coordinator, please contact the nursing admissions office:
WPNursing@MissouriState.edu, (417) 255-7739.
Associate of Science in Nursing Program Course Requirements for the LPN-to-RN Bridge
Program
Qualified LPNs may receive:
- Fifteen hours of nursing credit for NUR 100 – Fundamentals of Nursing and NUR 101 – Nursing Systems for the Adult Client I. Upon meeting all the prerequisites for
those courses and successfully completing NUR 190 – Nursing Systems for the Adult Client: LPN-to-RN, the credit will be awarded. Anatomy
and Physiology coursework must total 8 credit hours with labs from a regionally accredited
college in order to qualify for the Missouri State University-West Plains LPN Bridge
program.
- Students must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA of 12 college hours.
All coursework relevant to the nursing degree must be completed with a 'C' grade or higher to maintain eligibility for the nursing program.
Nursing Program Eligibility Support Course Requirements
MTH 130 or higher eligibility must be established by the January start of the nursing program. Eligibility is established
through a math placement test score by the October 15th application deadline or completion
of MTH 103 Intermediate Algebra or an equivalent course, with a 'C' grade or better
or completed lower-level math courses that bring a MTH 130 or higher eligibility.
Proof of enrollment in a course that will bring MTH 130 or higher eligibility by the
program start must be established at the October 1st application deadline.
ENG110 - English Writing I must be established by the September 1st application deadline through the English
Self-Directed Placement Survey and a reading placement exam score of 18 or higher
on the ACT, 81 or higher on the COMPASS or 85 or higher on the ACCUPLACER or 256 or
higher on the Next Generation exam or completion of English 1. You must have Eng 110
completed by the start of the nursing program.
PSY 121 - Introductory Psychology – 3 credit hours. Must be completed with a 'C' grade or higher by the spring start
of the LPN Bridge program, but may be taken as a co-requisite to NUR 201 Mental Health
with permission.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)-to-Registered Nurse (RN) Track
The LPN to RN Track of the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) Degree Program is
a 65 credit hour, selective admission program that consists of one academic year.
Students who successfully complete the program may apply to the Missouri State Board
of Nursing to determine eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination
for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
The qualified LPN may begin classes if BMS 267 Human Anatomy, BMS 268 Human Physiology, MTH 130 (or higher) placement, PSY 121 Introductory Psychology and ENG 110 Writing I have been completed. LPNs may begin the nursing program without PSY 121
if permission is obtained from the Nursing Department prior to the start of nursing
courses. Qualified LPNs may receive 15 hours of Advanced Placement Credit for NUR 100 Fundamentals of Nursing and NUR 101 Adult Medical - Surgical Nursing I. Transfer credit for other coursework will be
evaluated by the admissions office. The Nursing Department strongly urges students
to complete any or all of the general education requirements of the ASN degree prior
to the start of nursing courses.
Summer/Fall admission Spring admission