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Florida LPN-to-BSN Programs Overview

LPN-to-BSN

If you are a practicing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), or a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and wish to increase your earning potential and improve your employment opportunities by obtaining your Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree, there are programs available designed specifically to meet your needs. These LPN-to-BSN programs are open to applicants who have completed an LPN or LVN nursing program and have passed the licensing examination to become an LPN or LVN.

Earning your BSN greatly enhances your position in the nursing field and facilitates your transition to professional nursing status and the opportunity to provide increased care and services to patients. Bachelor-level registered nurses also have the opportunity to manage staff and are an essential part of any health care team. Job opportunities are abundant and include nursing positions in hospitals, clinics, private practices and home health care settings.

If you are interested in furthering your education and your career by earning your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, browse the colleges listed below, each of which offers this unique degree program.

Online Colleges Offering Nursing Degrees

Accreditation  

University of Phoenix is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. .

Accreditation  

Indiana State University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accreditation  

Western Governors University is the only university to have received simultaneous accreditation by four regional accrediting commissions. Currently, WGU’s "home" accrediting commission is the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the same organization that accredits such leading institutions as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, University of Utah, Brigham Young University, and other public and private colleges. WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). WGU is the first online university to receive NCATE accreditation for its degree programs that lead to teacher licensure from the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). WGU’s Health Informatics program is now accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). WGU’s Nursing programs are CCNE accredited.

Accreditation  

The University of Saint Mary Online is accreditated by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

Accreditation  

Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

Florida Campus Colleges Offering Nursing Programs

Accreditation  

Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097) to award certificates and degrees at the associate, bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels.

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Nursing Salaries
Certified Nursing Assistant
$23,000
Registered Nursing
$53,000
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
$73,000
Licensed Practical Nurse
$40,000
 * Based on 5 years experience