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 2027-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National: December 1 Application Priority Deadline

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Chicago Ridge, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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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 Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year
Out-of-State

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

37850 USD / year

≈ 37850 USD / year

Living costs

Chicago Ridge

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

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

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Overview

Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Chicago Ridge

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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