Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science

As a university, we are committed to ensuring that the LPN to BSN bridge is as smooth as possible, with support and resources built in. Courses are offered afternoons/evenings and weekends at WVU Potomac State College to accommodate the working LPN’s schedule. Didactic nursing courses are online, with hands-on clinical experiences in state-of-the-science skills/simulation labs and healthcare facilities in the region. One course in the program, NSG 213, is specifically designed to help the LPN transition from practical to professional nursing, focusing on assessment, advanced skills, and clinical judgment.

Upon successful completion of the program, students earn 22 hours of escrow credits for their LPN licensure and professional experience, which translates to more than a semester’s worth of work. Upon conferral of the BSN degree, the graduate will take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX)-RN for licensure.

Life in the Program

From the classroom to clinical experiences, our students share what it's like to be part of the WVU School of Nursing community.

STUDENT Spotlight

I think the friendliness and the optimism of the staff that lead the program are doing a phenomenal job with helping us in anything that we need. If you have a day or a week that you're just not sure of yourself, they find a way for you to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

Crystal Martin Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science student, Keyser Campus