LPN to BSN Bridge Program
The department offers a seven-semester track for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) interested in becoming registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Blending theory and practice (clinical component) enhances students’ knowledge and skills. Successful completion of the degree qualifies students to apply for the professional nurse licensure examination. The liberal arts education of Rockford University fosters a holistic view of persons, facilitates critical thinking and decision-making, provides opportunities for exchanging ideas, stimulates intellectual growth and creativity, and encourages contributions to the nursing profession and society. The integration of professional and liberal arts education at Rockford University ensures that students gain an appreciation for diversity, develop confidence in their own abilities, and apply their talents within a practice discipline without bias or prejudice.
Outcomes
1. Provide safe and effective care across the lifespan to culturally diverse individuals, groups, families, and communities.
2. Incorporate clinical judgment, nursing theory, knowledge from other disciplines, and best current evidence as the basis of practice.
3. Utilize information technology and effective communication to collaborate with the healthcare team and provide care to clients.
4. Demonstrate accountability and leadership for nursing practice decisions, with a commitment to nursing core values, professional growth, and life-long learning.
Students will only be admitted to the LPN-to-BSN Bridge Program if they have an active, unencumbered LPN license. Admitted students will receive 6 credits for NURS 201 upon completion of NURS 180 with a passing grade.
Required major courses
Supporting Courses