LPN-RN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The LPN to RN program is for students who have already obtained their LPN licensure. LPN students will join the traditional AASN program in its 3rd eight-week term to complete the remaining courses of the curriculum. The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing program is full time and a hybrid (mix of online and in-person) program that prepares students to be a registered nurse. Students are typically in class, clinical, or lab 3-4 days a week Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM. See the curriculum overview for the program here: https://www.schs.edu/lpn-rn.

Length of program: 6 eight-week terms, 1.25 years

APPLICATION CHECKLIST

• Online application & $75 non-refundable application fee (paid online after submission.

• A copy of valid unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia (uploaded to online application after application submission).

• Graduation from an accredited high school or higher or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

• Prerequisites/general education requirements – a “C” grade or better in the required courses and a prerequisite coursework GPA of 2.0 or higher.

• Official transcripts from ALL schools attended, including high school or GED.

  • Foreign high school or college transcripts: Please request a credited evaluation of your transcripts. You can search this website for options: https://naces.org/

• Additional course credit: if you took Advanced Placement (AP), Dual Enrollment (DE) or International Baccalaureate (IB), we must receive an official transcript from the appropriate host in addition to your high school transcript.

• If sending your transcripts electronically, please have them sent to Admissions@bshsi.org.

• Any applicant who has previously enrolled in or is currently enrolled in a nursing program is required to respond to an essay explaining prior circumstances and may be asked to provide a professional letter of recommendation.

• Applicants who are not a U.S. citizen by birth must provide immigration or citizenship documentation. The school does not participate in the SEVIS program.

GUARANTEED ADMISSION

Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an approved VA college (listed below), or with an associate degree from Richard Bland College or any Virginia Community College part of the VCCS and a 2.5 GPA and a "B" in the required prerequisite courses will have guaranteed admission based on space availability.

Christopher Newport University, College of William and Mary, George Mason University, James Madison University, Longwood University, Mary Washington University, Norfolk State University, Old Dominion University, Radford University, Randolph-Macon College, University of Richmond, University of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, Virginia State University, or Virginia Union University.

GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Click here for more information on Transfer Credit. For transfer credit guidelines refer to policy ADM 3.10

*Courses may be in-progress with proof of course registration, but it is recommended that all prerequisite and co-requisite courses be complete by application deadline with a final course grade to have best chance of being admitted.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

• March Admission Deadline: December 15

• October Admission Deadline: June 1

ADMISSIONS DECISIONS

Admission decisions are communicated via email 4-5 weeks following the application deadline.

ONLINE APPLICATION

• Complete one month prior to the deadline to ensure requirements are completed on time.

• Click here to apply today: Online Application

Requirements received after the deadline will not be considered. Applicants may review their application portal to confirm requirements have been received. Your application will be valid for the designated application deadline only. If you do not feel that you have enough time to submit all requirements by the deadline, please wait for the following application period to apply.