Overview Getting in Prereqs Acceptees
Overview A bridge program for licensed practical or vocational nurses that awards a bachelor's in nursing and prepares graduates for the NCLEX-RN, with credit for the LPN/LVN license.
Career outlook Employers hire BSN-prepared registered nurses for direct patient care as well as roles requiring expanded leadership, research, and community-health competencies across nearly every healthcare setting.
Getting in What Emporia State University asks for, taken from its own admissions page.
Checked Oct 2026 on the school's site. Requirements change each cycle, so confirm before you apply.
Prerequisites The prerequisites you'll need to meet to apply to this program at Emporia State University. Open a category to see each one.
College courses 25 Chemistry lab (CH 121, 124, or 127) C or better · with lab Chemistry lecture (CH 120, 123, or 126) C or better Cultural awareness course (AN 210, GE 101, GE 454, ID 301, or PO 330) C or better EG 101 Composition I C or better EG 102 Composition II C or better Elective credit hours outside of Nursing C or better GB 100 Biology C or better GB 101 Biology Lab C or better · with lab GB 330 Anatomy and Physiology I C or better GB 331 Anatomy and Physiology I Lab C or better · with lab GB 340 Anatomy & Physiology II C or better GB 341 Anatomy & Physiology II Lab C or better · with lab GB 385 Nutrition C or better General Education Arts & Humanities elective (not PI) C or better MA 120 Elementary Statistics C or better MC 216 Human Health Microbiology C or better MC 317 Microbiology Lab C or better · with lab PI 225 Intro to Philosophy C or better · one of: phil PI 301 Ethics C or better · one of: phil PY 100 Introductory Psychology C or better PY 212 Developmental Psychology (or PY 210 or PY 211) C or better Sociology (SO 102, 202, or 261) C or better SP 100 Public Speaking C or better · one of: comm SP 101 Interpersonal Communications C or better · one of: comm ZO 364 Human Pathophysiology C or better Entrance exams 1 ATI Fundamentals Exam (validation for credit) Certifications 2 CPR certification (American Heart Association BLS only) Current Kansas LPN license without restrictions Health and background checks 4 Accident and health insurance Background check and drug/alcohol testing Physical examination and immunization reports Professional liability insurance Application basics 1 Skills checkoff (validation) Prep courses 1 NU 314 LPN Transition to Professional RN Role Acceptees Acceptees whose paths lead to this program, and how they got in.
