Program:
Nursing

Degree Awarded:
Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Length of Program:
Full-time: 5 semesters Part-time: 8 semesters

Application Deadlines:
Rolling Admissions - Fall, Spring, Summer
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130 Years

of preparing the best in nursing.

Degree Overview

The Clarkson College LPN to BSN program is designed for the LPN nurse who is interested in earning a Bachelor’s degree and obtaining the position of a registered nurse. The program is available on a full- or part-time basis. Coursework is completed primarily on campus with some courses also available online.

Along with your general education, support and nursing theory courses, a portion of your credit hours for the LPN to BSN program option are also completed in the clinical setting. As a graduate of the LPN to BSN program, you become eligible to sit for the state examination for licensure as a registered nurse.


Advanced Standing Credit

Clarkson College applicants and current students may inquire about the possibility of receiving credit for previous life and/or work experience(s) per Academic Policy AA-47. Please reach out to an academic advisor or your program director if you have questions.

How we prepare
the best

  • Valid, unencumbered Practical Nursing license is only required pre-requisite
  • The program can be completed in 5 semesters and 16 hours of validation credit 
  • Small class and clinical sizes
  • 15 hours of validation credit for PN license
  • Preceptorship in last semester in area of students choosing
  • NCLEX-RN board pass rates consistently above state and national average

Required Courses for Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN)

General Education Courses

(42 semester hours)

Courses Semester Hours
BIO 122 - Nutrition Science 3
BIO 210 - Microbiology - Lecture and Lab 4
BIO 211 - Human Anatomy - Lecture and Lab 4
BIO 213 - Human Physiology - Lecture and Lab 4
CHM 110 - Fundamentals of Chemistry - Lecture and Lab 4
ENG 101 - English Composition I 3
ENG 102 - English Composition II 3
GEN 220 - Gerontology 2
MAT 130 - College Algebra 3
PSY 101 - Introduction to Psychology 3
PSY 200 - Human Development 3
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology 3
MAT 310 - Statistics 3
IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education 0
Total Semester Hours 42
Core Courses

(9 semester hours): Must be taken at Clarkson College

Courses Semester Hours
HCC Core - Healthcare Communication 3
HUM Core - Humanities 3
EEA Core - Ethics, Empathy, and Advocacy 3
Total Semester Hours 9
Required BSN Courses

(53 semester hours) LPN-BSN students will receive a validation credit for 16 semester hours following successful completion of NRS 339 and NRS 355.

Courses Semester Hours
NRS 339 - Pathways for Success for the LPN to BSN: Theory 1
NRS 355 - Concepts of Professional Practice for the LPN to BSN 3
NRS 150 - Foundations of Community and Public Health Nursing: Theory 1
NRS 227 - Pathophysiology 3
NRS 236 - Pharmacology in Nursing: Principles of Pharmacology 3
NRS 320 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 2: Care of the Adult Client: Theory 3
NRS 321 - Medical-Surgical Nursing 2: Care of the Adult Client: Clinical 3
NRS 332 - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Theory 2
NRS 333 - Behavioral Health Continuum of Care: Clinical 2
NRS 334 - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Theory 2
NRS 335 - Nursing Care of Women and Child-bearing Families: Clinical 2
NRS 336 - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Theory 2
NRS 337 - Family-Centered Nursing Care of Children: Clinical 2
NRS 346 - Evidence-Based Inquiry in Healthcare 2
NRS 455 - Community and Public Health in Practice: Theory 2
NRS 456 - Community and Public Health in Practice: Clinical 2
NRS 458 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Theory 3
NRS 459 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients I: Clinical 3
NRS 467 - Transition to Practice: Theory 1
NRS 470 - Concepts of Complex Multisystem Clients II: Theory 3
NRS 473 - Preceptorship: Clinical 4
NRS 483 - Principles of Leadership and Management: Theory 2
NRS 484 - Pharmacology in Nursing: Transition to Practice: Theory 2
Total Semester Hours 53

Total Semester Hours 120

Tuition and Fees

Clarkson College offers competitive tuition rates, along with several ways to help manage the cost of your education. Tuition rates per credit hour are posted here.

There are two components to your student account: tuition and fees. Refer to Student Accounts for information regarding tuition, fees, and out of pocket expenses sorted by program.

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2026-27 Tuition

Item Cost
Undergraduate Tuition $691 / credit-hour
Fees
Enrollment Fee for first time students $150 / each

For a complete breakdown of costs and situational expenses, view the Academic Catalog.

Career Overview

Median Salary

$86,070
Payscale.com, 2024

Job Outlook

Employment of registered nurses is projected to grow 6% from 2023 to 2033. 
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024

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