LPN-BSN Bridge Program

The LPN to BSN Bridge program is designated for licensed practical nurses with a practical or vocational nursing diploma to earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The program is six semesters, 47 credit hours, and includes a combination of online and face-to-face courses. To apply for the program students must apply and be admitted to Georgia State University. Admission to this program is only once per year in the summer.

Admission requirements

Acceptance to Georgia State University with nursing as the designated major.

Graduation from Georgia Nursing Board approved licensed practical nurse or licensed vocational nurse program. Current license to practice as licensed practical nurse in Georgia.

Evidence of practice - a current resume must be submitted.

One letter of reference - A professional reference from current or past employer and indicate length of employment and duties. Cumulative grade point average minimum 2.8 for general education courses

Cumulative science grade point average minimum 2.8 in science courses.

Completion of all Georgia State University Core requirements areas A-E prior to acceptance to the nursing program is preferred.

No more than 1 prerequisite course (3-4 credits) may be outstanding at time of admission.

Full time students are expected to complete all courses both nursing and prerequisites within two years. Part time students are expected to complete all courses within three years.

A minimum grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisites

ATI TEAS (Test of Essential Academic Skills) exam taken within the last 2 years. Minimum requirements for TEAS; Adjusted Overall Score of 63, Reading and Math scores of 65.

Upon receipt of an acceptance letter from the School of Nursing, the student will be required to establish contact with the School of Nursing records office to complete the required forms and health-related requirements prior to entry into the nursing sequence.

Program Requirements

The student must provide his or her current Licensed Practical Nurse license number to the academic adviser no later than the time of registration for the first nursing courses. The license number will be recorded at that time.

For general questions about the LPN-BSN bridge program, please contact the Byrdine F. Lewis College of Nursing and Health Professions Office of Academic Assistance at 404-413-1000.

Prerequisites

The following prerequisites must be completed prior to completing the program. A minimum grade of C or higher is required for all prerequisites.

ENGL 1101 - English Composition I 3 Credit Hours
ENGL 1102 - English Composition II 3 Credit Hours

MATH 1111 - College Algebra or higher MATH 1111 is recommended for Nursing majors 3 Credit Hours

BIOL 2110K - Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/labs 4 Credit Hours and
BIOL 2120K - Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/labs 4 Credit Hours

MATH 1401 - Elementary Statistics 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 1101 - Introduction to General Psychology 3 Credit Hours

BIOL 2300 - Microbiology and Public Health 3 Hours and
BIOL 2310 - Microbiology and Public Health Laboratory 1 Credit Hour

PHIL 1010, PERS, SCOM: Select two courses from Area B 4 Credit Hours

Humanities/Fine Arts: Select two courses from Area C 6 Credit Hours

POLS 1101 American Government 3 Credit Hours
HIST 2110 Survey of United States History 3 Credit Hours
PSYC 1101 Introduction to to General Psychology 3 Credit Hours
POLS 2401 Global Issues 3 Credit Hour
PSYC 2103 Introduction to Human Development 3 Credit Hours

Sequence of two science courses with labs from the following

CHEM 1151K- Survey of Chemistry I w/labs 4 Credit Hours and
CHEM 1152K- Survey of Chemistry II w/labs 4 Credit Hours
or
BIOL 1103K- Introductory Biology I w/labs 4 Credit Hours and
BIOL 1104K- Introductory Biology II w/ labs 4 Credit Hours
or
PHYS 1111K- Introductory Physics I w/labs 4 Credit Hours and
PHYS 1112K- Introductory Physics II w/labs 4 Credit Hours

Nursing Major

The following are required courses for the nursing major. A minimum grade of C or higher is required for courses designated with the NURS prefix. Failure of more than one NURS designated course because of a grade of “D, F, U or WF” results in termination from the Nursing program

NURS 2050 Bridges to Professional Nursing 5 Credit Hours
NURS 3166 Pharmacology LPN-BSN 3 Credit Hours

NURS 3160 Pathophysiology LPN-BS 3 Credit Hours
NURS 3320 Leadership/Policy LPN-BS 3 Credit Hours
NURS 3810 Psychiatric Nursing LPN-BS 5 Credit Hours

NURS 4810 Caring for Families and Communities LPN-BS 4 Credit Hours
NURS 3180 Health Assessment LPN-BS 2 Credit Hours
NURS 3525 Caring for Adult Populations LPN-BS 6 Credit Hours
NURS 4110 Caring for Childbearing Families 5 Credit Hours
NURS 4115 Caring for Children and Adolescents 5 Credit Hours
NURS 3700 Research Methods LPN-BS 2 Credit Hours
NURS 4720 Complex Health Care Problems LPN-BS 3 Credit Hours

NURS 4820 Senior Practicum LPN-BS 4 Credit Hours
NURS 4700 NCLEX Preparation 2 Credit Hours

The Following Courses Based on the State of Georgia Articulation Model

Based on the Georgia statewide articulation agreement, course credit is given for the following courses based on LPN licensure, work experience, and successful completion of the NURS 2050 - Bridges to Professional Nursing bridge course:

NURS 3280-Basic Nursing Concepts 3 Credit Hours

PSYC 3140 - Psychopathology & Abnormal Psychology 3 Credit Hours

NURS 2200 - Introduction to Clinical Nutrition 3 Credit Hours

NURS 4300 Human Services Policy, Planning and Trends 3 credit hours

NURS 4510 - Caring for Families & Communities 1 Credit Hour