The WSU Tech LPN to RN Bridge Program offers Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) a seamless transition to becoming Registered Nurses (RN), providing advanced coursework and clinical training to enhance their nursing skills. Through this program, current LPNs can expand their scope of practice and career opportunities in the healthcare field by becoming RNs.

Program Eligibility:
Applicants must have:

• Active, un-encumbered LPN License in Kansas
• IV Therapy Certification
• Completed Pre-Requisite Courses

Pre-Requisite Courses:
All courses completed with a “B” or higher (3.0 GPA)

• Pathophysiology – Completed within 5 years
• Anatomy & Physiology – if NOT currently practicing, completed within 5 years
• Composition 1
• General Psychology

Transcripts:

• Official College Transcripts must be requested by you for the pre-requisite courses – Must be sent to WSU Tech Registrar’s Office via Official Request
• Official College Transcripts must be requested from the school you obtained your LPN training

LPN License:

• Active, un-encumbered LPN License with the State of Kansas – Single State or Multi-State accepted, must be a KS license
• Must be IV Therapy Certified with the State of Kansas
  Expired License?
• You must contact the KS State Board of Nursing to go through the steps of reinstating your license before the application is due