LPN to ASN Program
LPN to ASN Program
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The ASN Program assists Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in ASN Program completion by offering online delivery method, various scheduling options, challenge exams and experiential credit. LPNs are encouraged to contact the LPN to ASN Office to discuss their eligibility and to develop their own customized curriculum plan.
Upon admission to the ASN Program and after successful completion of NUR 150, PSY 220, and BIO 131, the LPN will submit proof of current LPN license to the ASN Program Coordinator for the awarding of nine credit hours for NUR 104, NUR 105 and NUR 106.
LPNs may receive credit on the basis of departmental examinations for NUR 165, NUR 215 and NUR 254. LPNs must contact the ASN Program office for examination details.
LPN curriculum plans depend on which course(s) the LPN can successfully CLEP out of.
Additionally, LPNs may receive experiential credit for the following courses: NUR 166, NUR 209 and NUR 216 after successful completion of each clinical course's didactic component.
LPN to ASN Course Descriptions
LPN to ASN Admission Requirements
LPN to ASN Application for Admission
BHH Cohort Application for Admission
Student Learning Outcomes Evaluation Data (Aug 2017 - May 2019)
Student Learning Outcomes Evaluation Data (Aug 2020 - to present)
Important Dates for Applicants*
| SPRING 2021 |
SUMMER 2021 |
FALL 2021 |
SPRING 2022 |
SUMMER 2022 |
FALL 2022 | |
| Application Deadline |
Sept 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 | June 1, 2021 | Sept 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 | TBA |
| Orientation Date |
Dec 4, 2020 | Mar 26, 2021 | Aug 4, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 | TBA | TBA |
| Transition Term** (NUR150) |
Nov 4, 2020 | Mar 29, 2021 | July 6, 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 | Apr 4, 2022 | TBA |
| Skills Check Off Dates |
Jan 6, 2021 | April 14, 2021 | Aug 11, 2021 | Jan 12, 2022 | TBA | TBA |
| Core Nursing Courses Begin |
Jan 19, 2021 | May 10, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 | Jan 18, 2022 | TBA | TBA |
*These dates are subject to change without notice.
**Transition Term refers to the term in which you will complete the NUR 150 LPN to RN Transition Course. This is after you are accepted into the LPN to ASN program, but before you start actual nursing courses.
Additionally, this Transition Term will aid you in selecting an "Admit Term" when completing your admission application to WKU. When selecting the "Admit Term" on your WKU admission application, please use the appropriate "Transition Term" listed below:
| If you are applying for: | Application Deadline | WKU Admission Term |
NUR 150 Course Begins |
Core Nursing Courses Begin |
| SUMMER 2021 |
Feb 1, 2021 | Spring 2021 Semester |
March 29, 2021 | May 2021 |
| FALL 2021 |
June 1, 2021 | Summer 2021 Semester | July 6, 2021 | Aug 2021 |
| SPRING 2022 |
Sept 1, 2021 | Fall 2021 Semester | Nov 3, 2021 | Jan 2022 |
| SUMMER 2022 |
Feb 1, 2022 | Spring 2022 Semester | April 4, 2022 | May 2022 |
| FALL 2022 |
June 1, 2022 | Summer 2022 Semester | TBA | Aug 2022 |
Example: If you are applying to the LPN to ASN Program for Fall 2021, then your "Transition Term" is Summer 2021. This is when you will take the NUR 150 LPN to RN Transition course, so "Summer 2021" is the "Admit Term" you will list on your WKU admission application.
NOTE: Students admitted to the program are required to be enrolled in the correct "Admit Term". Any student enrolled for the wrong term will need to contact the Office of Admissions via email to have the "Admit Term" corrected before they can be registered for classes.
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