Berkeley College’s LPN to BSN program grants experienced LPNs the opportunity to transition into the role of a baccalaureate-prepared Registered Nurse.
The first Board of Nursing fully accredited LPN to BSN program in New Jersey!
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A strong foundation in both the theory and practice of clinical care
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The practical experience of hands-on labs and faculty-monitored clinical assignments
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A supportive faculty selected on the basis of academic excellence and relevant professional experience in the nursing field
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Eligibility to participate in the NCLEX-RN examination and to apply for graduate programs in nursing
In the rapidly changing world of healthcare, a BSN may expand employment and earning opportunities. In fact, many hospitals and other healthcare facilities now require RNs to possess a BSN.
LPN to BSN students benefit from:
Graduates of the program are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree and are eligible to participate in the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Requirements include:
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Completion of an accredited Practical Nurse program in the United States.
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Possessing a unrestricted active or inactive license as a practical nurse from the United States or a jurisdiction that is an associate member of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) with no active discipline or restrictions on the license.
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Having worked a minimum of 2,080 hours within the last two years as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Complete a commercially prepared nursing entrance examination.