Overview

The Nursing LPN to BSN Option program from Saint Xavier University, is the first such educational opportunity in Illinois for LPNs to earn their BSN in a reduced time frame. It is integrated within the undergraduate nursing curriculum.

Features

The LPN to BSN option enables students who are licensed practical nurses (LPN) to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing as a full-time student. The curriculum is designed to expand students' previous nursing knowledge and skills through study and clinical practice.

Programme Structure

Courses included:

The Professional Nurse: Roles and Concepts

Narrative Gerontology

Aging and Culture

Pathophysiology

Concepts in Professional Nursing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2023-08-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

5 Start Terms

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Public Health Nursing Health Sciences View 1456 other Bachelors in Public Health in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

2.75

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete an online application. Select "Nursing/LPN" as your program of interest.

Submit an in-depth essay that discusses why you want to become a nurse and why you are interested in pursuing your nursing degree at Saint Xavier. The essay is an integral part of your nursing application.

Hold a current license as a practical nurse (LPN);

Read, sign and submit the School of Nursing and Health Sciences' Essential Abilities Form.

Submit official transcripts from all colleges and universities attended. A 2.75/4.0 cumulative GPA is required from all college coursework to be considered for admission. If you have not completed 30 college credit hours, we will also require official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT score reports.

ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) scores. Only two ATI TEAS test attempts are allowed. Students must score "proficient" or higher in order to be considered for admission.

Tuition Fee

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International

27000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27000 USD per year during 48 months.
National

27000 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27000 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Chicago Ridge

1100 - 1500 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Nursing LPN to BSN Option.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

226 countries / Need-based

Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria

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