LPN-BSN Track - BSN

For Students Entering with L.P.N./L.V.N. Licensure

  • The LPN-BSN track is a means through which LPN / LVNs may complete a bachelor of science in nursing degree and achieve eligibility to apply to take the RN licensure examination
  • Full time or part time
  • ​No associate degree option available
  • Web based distance learning with local clinical experiences
  • Minimum Science GPA for admission to the LPN-BSN Track: 2.75

Student Achievement Outcome Data for All Programs

Minimum Requirements for the LPN-BSN Pre-major

Admission Due Dates / Deadlines

September 1, 2024 for Spring 2025 Admission Consideration / Semester Starts January 2025

Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation by July 15, 2024

  • Official Transcripts already on file with ISU Admissions do not need to be resent unless additional courses have been taken at that institution

Earlier submission is highly recommended to ensure evaluation can be completed before the September 1, 2024 deadline.

 

February 1, 2025 for Fall 2025 Admission Consideration / Semester Starts August 2025

Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation by December 15, 2024.

  • Official Transcripts already on file with ISU Admissions do not need to be resent unless additional courses have been taken at that institution

Earlier submission is highly recommended to ensure evaluation can be completed before the February 1, 2025 deadline

 

September 1, 2025 for Spring 2026 Admission Consideration / Semester Starts January 2026

Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation by July 15, 2025

  • Official Transcripts already on file with ISU Admissions do not need to be resent unless additional courses have been taken at that institution

Earlier submission is highly recommended to ensure evaluation can be completed before the September 1, 2025 deadline.

LPN Transcript Evaluation / PreNursing University Application

LPN Transcript Evaluation / PreNursing University Application

The LPN Transcript Evaluation / PreNursing application is for LPN’s with an unencumbered license in a recognized state who wish to determine eligibility for the LPN-BSN online track at Indiana State University

Transfer Planning Tool

Prior to any transcript evaluation, you must request all transcripts (any college or university you have attended including your LPN school transcript [LPN school transcript must include date of completion of the LPN program] and your U.S. High School transcript [or equivalent]) and all examination scores (CLEP, DSST, and Excelsior exams) to be sent directly from the institution to Indiana State University:
via mail to
Indiana State University
Office of Admissions
318 North 6th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809
or
via email to
admissions@indstate.edu

Please note the following:

  • To receive ISU credit for transfer credit reflected on the transcripts submitted for the LPN-BSN Track transcript evaluation, an official transcript from the original institution must also be requested to be sent to the ISU Office of Admissions.
  • Having transcripts sent to the School of Nursing rather than the Office of Admissions delays the evaluation process.
  • High School transcripts are required by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and provide possible exemption from ISU's Foreign Language requirement.

The $125 non-refundable transcript evaluation fee and the $25 non-refundable University application fee must be paid before transcripts will be reviewed. (If you have already paid one or both of these fees, you will not need to pay again.)
  • This evaluation is required for each student. Notice of eligibility for admission to the nursing program will be sent via the email provided on the Transcript Evaluation / PreNursing application.
  • Specific pre-admission deficiencies will be identified.
  • With this PreNursing program, one will be allowed to enroll at Indiana State University and take needed pre-admission courses that are available.
  • The evaluation fee will not need to be paid again.
  • If you have not had an email regarding your transcript evaluation in 4 - 6 weeks after your transcripts were sent to ISU (be sure to check spam / junk mail folder), it is your responsibility to verify whether all official transcripts have been received by the ISU Office of Admissions - 812-237-2121.

Note to Online Learners Residing Outside of Indiana:;This program is not available for enrollment in every state.
For information about available states, see:
List of States in which LPN-BSN Track is available for enrollment
or
Map of States in which LPN-BSN Track is available for enrollment

University Admission Requirements
In order to request transcript evaluation, general admission standards must be met:
  1. Good standing at last accredited institution attended
  2. A 2.0 cumulative grade point average (GPA) in all college level studies

NOTE:Transferable hours are restricted to courses in which the applicant earned a grade of "C" or higher and courses at the 100-level (and above) from regionally accredited colleges and universities. Credit from nationally accredited colleges and universities will be considered on a case by case basis.

Instructions for Transfer Students to Apply to Indiana State University
Be sure to select LPN Transcript Evaluation / PreNursing as the program for which you are applying.



Advisor Phone Appointment

Advisor Phone Appointment

  • After you have been formally admitted to the University, you may utilize your Office 365 account to set up an Academic Advising Appointment via Microsoft Bookings with your Nursing Advisor.
    • .
  • Please familiarize yourself with this system. This will assist you with quicker response time and alleviate phone-tag.
  • Please review your MySAM Degree Audit and/or Plan prior to our appointment.
  • Always use your University email address, not a personal email.
  • Remember that all appointments are in "Eastern Time".
This Advisor Phone Appointment is only to review nursing prerequisites and transfer courses.
All other LPN-BSN Track questions are answered in the LPN-BSN Program Summary Document.

LPN-BSN Track Admission Information

LPN-BSN Track Admission Cycle Information

There are two (2) competitive admission cycles (Fall and Spring) each year for the LPN-BSN Track.
Fifty (50) students are admitted to the LPN-BSN Track each cycle (Fall and Spring).

Deadlines for admission document submission are:

February 1, 2023 for Fall 2023 Admission Consideration / Semester Starts August 2023
Transcripts must be submitted for evaluation by December 15, 2022.
Earlier submission is highly recommended to insure evaluation can be completed before the February 1, 2023 deadline

September 1, 2023 for Spring 2024 Admission Consideration / Semester Starts January 2023
Official transcripts must be submitted for evaluation by July 15, 2023
Earlier submission is highly recommended to insure evaluation can be completed before the September 1, 2023 deadline

Official Transcripts already on file with ISU Admissions do not need to be resent unless additional courses have been taken at that institution
Please note that this is a competitive process.
Only complete Nursing Admission Materials Submissions are considered for admission into the LPN-BSN Track.
Meeting minimum standards does not guarantee acceptance





LPN-BSN Track Admission Ranking Criteria

Admission into the LPN-BSN Track is highly competitive.

The minimum standards are included below, but do not guarantee admission into the LPN-BSN Track. The higher the Science GPA and the score on the Kaplan Admission Test, the higher the Admission Ranking Score.

Science GPA
Average for recently admitted students: 3.36
(Minimum for eligibility: 2.75)
  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Chemistry
  • Microbiology
  • Psychology
Kaplan Admission Test Score
Average for recently admitted students: 82
(Minimum for eligibility: 70)

Additional consideration will be given to:
  • Previous earned degree
  • LPN work history
  • Resume



LPN-BSN Track Admission Process

Step 1 - Is the LPN-BSN Track available in your state?

To be eligible for enrollment in the LPN-BSN Track, one MUST be a resident of AND a licensed LPN in a state shown as recognizing the LPN-BSN Track.

Map of States in which the LPN-BSN track is available for enrollment
Listing of States in which the LPN-BSN track is available for enrollment

Step 2 - Do you have the pre-admission courses needed for admission?

The Pre-Admission Courses Checklist identifies the courses that MUST be COMPLETED prior to admission into the LPN-BSN Track

The LPN Transcript Evaluation is for LPN’s with an unencumbered license in a recognized state who wish to determine eligibility for the LPN-BSN online track at Indiana State University

It takes at least 6 weeks to evaluate transcripts once ALL transcripts have been received. Be sure to allow for this timeframe.

Prior to any transcript evaluation, you must request all transcripts (any college or university you have attended including your LPN school transcript [LPN school transcript must include date of completion of the LPN program] and your U.S. High School transcript [or equivalent]) and all examination scores (CLEP exams) to be sent directly from the educational institution to Indiana State University:

via mail to
Indiana State University
Office of Admissions
318 North 6th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809
or
via email to admissions@indstate.edu

Please note the following:

  • To receive ISU credit for transfer credit reflected on the transcripts submitted for the LPN-BSN Track transcript evaluation, an official transcript from the original institution must also be requested to be sent to the ISU Office of Admissions.
  • Having transcripts sent to the School of Nursing rather than the Office of Admissions delays the evaluation process.
  • High School transcripts are required by the Indiana State Board of Nursing and provide possible exemption from ISU's Foreign Language requirement.
  • Applicants who have received college credit from an institution outside the U.S. must submit an official copy of the transcript to Indiana State University Admissions Office (International Department) for an official evaluation to determine U.S. equivalency.
  • Applicants who have a course-by-course evaluation completed by an accepted member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services may submit an official copy of the report to ISU in addition to official transcripts. A NACES’ evaluation does not take the place of an Official Transcript.
  • Students who have not previously attended a U.S. institution must also demonstrate English language proficiency, by submitting an official report of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score from Educational Testing Services (ETS).






Step 3 - Completing Your Nursing Admission Materials Submission

Upon notification that all transcripts are evaluated and all pre-admission required courses have been successfully completed, you will be able to proceed with the admission process.

The Nursing Admission Materials Checklist includes instructions for uploading documents and a list of the required documents

This is a competitive process. Only completed submissions are considered for admission into the LPN-BSN Track.

Note that meeting minimum standards does not guarantee admission to the LPN-BSN Track

Additional LPN-BSN Information

Further Information

Distance Education Students Residing outside of Indiana: Each of the states has its own approval processes for out-of-state institutions offering distance education. While Indiana State University endeavors to offer all of its programs to as wide an audience as possible, all Indiana State University distance education programs may not be available in all states. State availability is subject to change. The LPN-BSN Track is not available for enrollment to residents of Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Idaho, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wyoming.

Accreditation

The nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN) and the Indiana State Board of Nursing. (See https://www.indstate.edu/health/department/son/accreditation for more information.)

Academic Fees

Costs & Aid

Required Courses

University Catalog

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LPN-BSN track - BSN

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School of Nursing
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401 N 4th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47809
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