LPN-BSN

To be admitted to the LPN-to-BSN program, applicants must do the following:

• Complete an application to Oklahoma City University's Kramer School of Nursing. For a complete list of admissions requirements, visit our website.
  • Fall 2024 deadline: May 15, 2024
  • Spring 2025 deadline: Oct. 15, 2024
• Graduation from a state Board of Nursing-approved LPN program.
• Proof of an active, unencumbered U.S. LPN license.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all coursework.
• All general education and Nursing prerequisite coursework for admission into the professional program of study in Nursing must be completed by the end of the summer semester or prior to Aug. 3.
• Beginning with Fall 2022 enrollment, OCU no longer requires the HESI/TEAS Exam as an admissions requirement.

To receive credit on the academic record the following is required:

• Successful completion of NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge exams, if required;
• Subsequent admission to the Kramer School of Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing program;
• Successful completion of 12 or more semester hours of academic coursework in NURS courses at the Kramer School of Nursing including successful completion of one clinical course

L.P.N.'s who did not graduate from a nationally accredited program are required to take the NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge exams.

• Foundations of Nursing (5)
• Child Health Nursing (4)
• Family Health Nursing (4)
• Simulation experience on content from these courses will still be required of all students.

A minimum score of 70 on each National League of Nursing (NLN) Nursing Acceleration Challenge exam taken to qualify for course credit. The Foundations of Nursing Acceleration Challenge exam must be passed to continue the L.P.N.-B.S.N. pathway. Students failing a Nursing Acceleration Challenge exam must take the Kramer School of Nursing course on that topic. Maximum of two attempts on the challenge exam. NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge exam must be taken within two years to receive credit for the course. Up to 13 credit hours may be received toward the degree for successful completion of NLN Nursing Acceleration Challenge exam.

A student meeting all of the requirements as found on the admissions policy, plus provides proof of bachelor’s or associate’s degree (plus religion course) from an accredited institution may be eligible to proceed with the below LPN-BSN tracks.

If a student has some or no general education and elective requirements, then they can meet with a nursing advisor and create a plan to fulfill these courses, all except six hours which can carry over into the program, to be eligible to start the NURS level courses.

If no degree is provided, then student must completed the required general education, general electives and science prerequisites prior to starting NURS level courses. Nursing advisors can work with student to create a plan of progression.

Option 1: Spring Start

First Semester (Spring):

*Must be passed to continue

Second Semester (Summer):

Third Semester (Fall):

Option 2: Fall Start

First Semester (Fall):

*Must be passed to continue

Second Semester (Spring):

Third Semester (Fall):

Fourth Semester (Spring):

Students will need to connect with an administrator with Kramer School of Nursing to determine eligibility and individual timelines.