LPN to BSN
Designed for the Licensed Practical Nurse, our LPN-BSN program consists of four, accelerated
semesters of major courses after completing university core requirements. Become an
LPN-BSN major by enrolling at ETSU as a HPNU - Nursing Interest Advising major, changing
majors, or transferring to ETSU from another college or university after completion
of a successful application to the program. After successful completion of all BSN
Nursing Core, 23 nursing articulation credits will be awarded based on knowledge from
the student's LPN program and/or work experience as an LPN. Clinical placements offered
in the following geographic regions Northeast TN, East TN, and Middle TN.
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Curriculum
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Application Process & Selection
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Clinical Placements
ETSU offers LPN to BSN clinicals in the following geographic regions:
Northeast Tennessee (e.g., Johnson City)
East Tennessee (e.g., Knoxville, Sevierville, Crossville)
Middle Tennessee (e.g., Nashville, Columbia, Manchester)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC employees only)
**Clinical placements outside the state of Tennessee are not possible.Every effort will be made to place students in clinical rotations closest to their permanent residence. However, this placement cannot be guaranteed. Significant travel to and from clinical sites, including overnight stays, may be required. Any travel cost associated with clinical will be incurred at the student’s expense.
Please plan ahead as there is a strong possibility that clinicals will fall on weekends, including 12-hour days on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Please also note that clinical placement may change based on clinical site availability and continuous progression in the program.
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Contact Us
Monday, May 6th
10-11am Eastern
Thursday, May 16th
9-10am Eastern
Monday, May 20th
2-3pm Eastern
Thursday, May 30th
2-3pm Eastern
The Baccalaureate degree in nursing program, Master's, Doctor of Nursing Practice
program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at East Tennessee State University
are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org).
The ETSU College of Nursing BSN program is approved by the Tennessee Board of Nursing and meets the established eligibility requirements for completion of the NCLEX-RN licensure exam for candidates residing in the State of Tennessee. NCLEX-RN eligibility requirements vary by state, and it is the student's responsibility to be aware of the eligibility requirements within the state of residence in which licensure will be obtained.
Tennessee Board of Nursing
665 Mainstream Drive
Nashville, TN 37243
Telephone 1.615.532.5166
The ETSU College of Nursing BSN program offers eligible candidates membership in the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Sigma Theta Tau, the International Nursing Honor Society.
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