Bachelor of Science License Practical Nurse
Hampton University
Key Information
Campus location
Hampton, USA
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
5 semesters
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
USD 26,198
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Introduction
The School of Nursing is an integral unit of the University and shares its goals and ideals of excellence in the teaching-learning process. The undergraduate education program at Hampton University is designed to include general education content, professional content, and clinical experiences.
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs)
Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) with an unencumbered license are admitted with advanced standing. Licensed practical nurse students must provide evidence of an unencumbered valid state license. The same admission policies governing undergraduate students seeking admission to Hampton University apply to licensed practical nurse students. A transcript must be provided from a practical nursing school, as well as all colleges and universities attended. Advanced nursing credits will be posted after (18) nursing credits have been earned at Hampton University.
National Accreditation
The baccalaureate degree programs in nursing and the master’s degree programs in nursing at Hampton University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K. Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC., 20001, 202-887-6791; the undergraduate program is approved by the Virginia Board of Nursing (VBON). The School of Nursing is also an agency member of the National League for Nursing (NLN), and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN).
National Licensure Eligibility
All graduates of the baccalaureate nursing program are eligible for application for licensure to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN®) to practice professional nursing. This examination is administered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). Graduates registered in the Commonwealth of Virginia may apply to any state for licensure by endorsement. Graduates of the master's nursing program are eligible to take a certification examination as advanced practice nurses.
Accreditation
- The School of Nursing’s baccalaureate programs at Hampton University have full approval from the Virginia Board of Nursing.
- The baccalaureate degree program in nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
- The School of Nursing is also an agency member of the National League for Nursing, and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing.
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Curriculum
Summer Semester
- Concepts of Professional Nursing
- Concepts of Professional Nursing Practicum
- Semester Credit Hours
Semester 1 (Fall)
- Pathophysiology/Pharmacology
- Adult Health Nursing l
- Adult Health Nursing l Practicum
- Semester Credit Hours
Semester 2 (Spring)
- Nursing of the Childbearing & Childbearing Family
- Nursing of the Childbearing & Childbearing Family Practicum
- Issues in Research Seminar
- Nursing Informatics
- Semester Credit Hours
Semester 3 (Spring)
- Leadership & Management in Nursing
- Community/Mental Health Nursing
- Community/Health Mental Health Nursing Pract.
- Elective
- Semester Credit Hours
Semester 4 (Spring)
- Leadership & Management in Nursing in Nursing Pract.
- Professional Development Seminar
- Adult Health Nursing ll
- Adult Health Nursing ll Practicum
- Semester Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 55