LPN, or licensed practical nurse, work under registered nurses (RN) and other healthcare professionals in order to help take care of recovering or sick patients. Becoming a LPN, or licensed vocational nurse in Texas and California, is often the first step in a career in nursing. Below is a collection of LPN programs and other closely related degrees available through online schools.
![]() LPN to RN (BSN) |
Indiana State University — Indiana State offers the only online LPN to RN (BSN) degree program in the U.S. To enroll in the program, you must first be a licensed practical nurse (LPN) or licensed vocational nurse (LVN). Graduates of this Bachelor of Science in Nursing program should meet the qualifications of a registered nurse (RN).![]() |
![]() LPN to RN LPN to ADN LPN to BSN |
The College Network — Offering online nursing degrees from various accredited universities, The College Network allows you to earn your LPN or LVN to RN (ADN) degree with no wait list and no required campus attendance. Through the schools on The College Network, you can learn at home and save time and money compared to more traditional programs.![]() |
![]() RN to BSN RN to MSN MSN in Nurse Admin MSN in Nurse Education |
Kaplan University — While Kaplan University does not offer LPN to RN programs, it does have several programs for registered nurses who want to take their careers further. RNs can pursue either a bachelor or master degree or they can choose to specialize in Nurse Administration or Education.![]() |
![]() RN to BSN RN to MSN MSN in Nursing Education MSN in Nursing Informatics MSN in Nursing Management |
Walden University — Founded in 1970, Walden University is dedicated to providing education for a higher purpose. The Nursing School confers degrees at the both the bachelor's (RN to BSN) and master's (RN to MSN) degree levels. Within the MSN program, Walden provides further study in education, informatics, and leadership & management.![]() |
![]() RN to BSN MSN in Acute Care |
Liberty University — Liberty's evangelical Christian message is central to its core teachings at its nursing school. RNs looking for a faith component to additional schooling may find Liberty to be the perfect candidate, whether seeking a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree or an MSN with a specialization in acute care.![]() |
![]() RN to BSN Accelerated RN to MSN General MSN MSN in Adult Health MSN in Nursing Educator |
South University — The College of Nursing at South University is a highly regarded online nursing degree study program that offers several degrees. For current RNs, South University offers both the RN to BSN degree as well as an accelerated RN to MSN degree. In addition to the general MSN, South also offers MSN concentrations in adult health and nurse education.![]() |
![]() RN to BSN |
Utica College — A staple in the nursing education community for a quarter century, the RN to BSN nursing program at Utica College created its online component to help working nurses advance their education without putting a pause on their career. Utica College is also recommended as a "best value" by U.S. News and World Report.![]() |
![]() RN to BSN MSN in Nurse Education MSN in Nurse Management |
Herzing University — With a 23% growth rate, the need for registered nurses will be growing much faster than average. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects 587,000 new nursing jobs will be available through 2016. Herzing University is primed to get you into this rewarding career, with a stellar online course that awards the bachelors (RN to BSN) and masters (MSN in education and MSN in management) degrees in nursing.![]() |
![]() RN to BSN Dual Degree: MBA & MSN MSN in Nursing Education MSN in Nursing Leadership |
Grand Canyon University — In addition to Grand Canyon's standard RN to BSN degree, they also offer a unique dual MBA/MSN degree program that specializes in nursing leadership for business-minded healthcare professionals. MSN programs in nursing education and nursing leadership are also offered.![]() |
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