Our Department of Nursing at LSUA offers a two-year (five semester) Associate Degree in Nursing, as well as an LPN to RN (accelerated LPN) program. Recently, in 2008, we also added a “Two-plus-two”(four year) baccalaureate program for registered nurses who want to pursue their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.S.N.) degree.
Bachelor of Science In Nursing
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Program is designed to provide registered nurses with an opportunity to broaden their career pathways. Students enrolled in the program will sharpen their critical thinking skills, develop their supervisory and communication abilities, strengthen their leadership potential—and ultimately increase their eligibility for supervisory and management positions in the nursing field. The degree also prepares students for graduate-level study that, upon completion, can lead to employment as nurse practitioners, nurse anesthetists, and nursing faculty member or administrators. Associate RNs must complete 45+ hours of additional course work to graduate from the RN to BSN program. Those who have completed all pre-requisite courses can complete the program in three semesters.
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Associate in Nursing
The Department of Nursing provides an associate degree education for qualified individuals who wish to provide direct patient care as members of the health care delivery system.
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Accelerated LPN to ADN
Licensed Practical Nurses pursuing an Associate in Nursing may elect to enroll in the LPN to ADN articulation track. The goal of the accelerated track is to facilitate educational mobility from the Licensed Practical Nursing level to Registered Nurse practice at the associate degree level. In the program, LPN’s will be able to progress without prior testing to verify previous nursing education. Twelve hours of nursing credit will be awarded after completion of the LPN transition course (LPN Transitional Course: Nursing 1018). Additional information regarding the admission and standards for the Accelerated LPN to ADN track may be obtained from the Department of Nursing.
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