Howard University - Division of Nursing
LPN-BSN TRACK

Complete pre-requisites with a 2.8 CGPA and submit a completed application by deadline.

Pre-requisites for LPN-BSN Track
English Composition I & II	6
College Algebra	3
Intro to Psychology	3
Intro to Sociology	3
Principles of Reasoning	3
Cultural Anthropology	3
Human Growth &Development/ Life Span	3
Nutrition	3
Chemistry Lec/Lab, I & II	8
Anatomy and Physiology I&II	8
Pathophysiology	4
Microbiology	4
Pharmacology	3
Statistics	3
Total	57

Co-requisites for Graduation:
Speech	3
African American Studies	3
Literature	3
Physical Education	2
Total	68
Additional University requirements	4

Successfully complete the transition course* and receive 13 academic credits toward the BS in Nursing at Howard University: Lifespan Health Promotion & Assessment (4 credits), Therapeutic Interventions (4 credits), Orientation to Nursing 2 credits), and Theoretical Foundation (3 credits) The co-requisites may conveniently be taken during the same semester as the above transition course.

BSN Requirements

Spring Semester
NURS 302	Intro to Research	3
NURS 370	Group Process	2
NURS 333	Medical Surgical Nursing I	4
NURS 334	Pediatric Nursing	4
	Total	13
Fall Semester
NURS 405	Interdiscip. Ethics	2
NURS 417	Professional Socialization	2
NURS 423	Medical Surgical II	4
NURS 424	Maternity Nursing	4
	Elective	3
	Total	15
Spring Semester
NURS 404	Independent Studies	1-2
NURS 418	Comprehensive Nursing	3
NURS 425	Psychiatric Nursing	4
NURS 426	Community Nursing	3
NURS 427	Leadership & Management	3
	Total	14-15

* The LPN to RN transition course is a 125-contact-hour course to validate prior LPN knowledge and to promote new knowledge needed for advancement directly into the second semester of nursing clinical courses.