LPN to ASN Program
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The ASN Program assists Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) in ASN Program completion by offering various delivery methods, 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 ADN 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 curriculm plans depend on which course(s) the LPN successfully CLEPs.
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
HMH Cohort Application for Admission
Important Dates for Applicants
| SPRING 2018 | SUMMER 2018 | FALL 2018 | SPRING 2019 | SUMMER 2019 | |
| Application Deadline |
Sept 1st | Feb 1st | May 1st | Sept 1st | Feb 1st |
| Transition Term* (NUR150) |
Jan 2nd | Mar 19th | July 10th | Nov 5th | April 8th |
| Orientation Date |
Jan 4, 2018 | May 1, 2018 | Aug 1st, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 | April 4, 2019 |
| Skills Check Off Dates |
Jan 11th & 12th | May 9th & 10th | Aug 8th & 9th | Nov 14th & 15th | April 17th & 18th |
| Core Nursing Courses Begin |
Jan 22, 2018 | May 15, 2018 | Aug 27, 2018 | Jan 22, 2019 | May 13, 2019 |
*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 | Transition Term |
Core Nursing Courses Begin |
| FALL 2017 |
May 1st, 2017 | Summer 2017 | Aug 2017 |
| SPRING 2018 |
Sept 1st, 2017 | Winter 2018 | Jan 2018 |
| SUMMER 2018 |
Feb 1st, 2018 | Spring 2018 | May 2018 |
| FALL 2018 |
May 1st, 2018 | Summer 2018 | Aug 2018 |
| SPRING 2019 |
Sep 1st, 2018 | Winter 2018 | Jan 2019 |
Example: If you are applying to the LPN to ASN Program for Summer 2018, then your "Transition Term" is Spring 2018. This is when you will take the NUR 150 LPN to RN Transition course, so "Spring 2018" 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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