Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN)

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is a dynamic baccalaureate program with a basic track and completion tracks for currently licensed Practical (LPN) and Registered Nurses (RN). The LPN to BSN track is offered via a combination of traditional on-campus and online course delivery. The LPN to BSN student will develop and expand knowledge and skills delineated by the professional nurse roles of provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Students participate in selected learning activities to develop an understanding of the art and science of nursing. The program provides an educational foundation for continued nursing study at the graduate level. Graduates of the LPN-BSN track are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses NCLEX-RN®.

Mission & Goals

To provide a supportive student-centered learning environment that prepares nursing graduates with the knowledge and skills to meet the nursing needs of the clients they serve and the ability to become engaged citizens, advocates, and lifelong learners with competencies to be effective nurse leaders

Accreditation

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Lewis-Clark State College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and is approved by the Idaho Board of Nursing.

A private school experience at a public school price.

Lewis-Clark State College invites students to DO MORE through an educational experience that emphasizes hands-on learning, small class sizes, faculty excellence, student-faculty interaction, and success after graduation.

Founded in 1893 and located in Lewiston, Idaho, LC State’s warm and friendly campus provides a unique and safe learning environment, surrounded by the beauty of the LC Valley. While paying the lowest tuition among Idaho’s public four-year institutions, students choose from over 130 degrees and certificates including two- and four-year degrees in both academic and career and technical education fields. LC State is also proud to be a leader in online education with over 20 fully online degree programs.

LC State Today

LC State is a regional state college, operating under the governance of the Idaho State Board of Education. The college offers a wide range of undergraduate academic, professional, and career & technical programs leading to baccalaureate and associate degrees. The college also offers a number of programs leading to certificates. LC State’s primary emphasis areas are business, justice studies, nursing, social work, teacher preparation, and career & technical education. LC State maintains basic strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, which provide the general education core portion of the curriculum. The institution also conducts selected research studies and provides a variety of lifelong learning opportunities through its continuing education and workforce training programs. LC State works in collaboration with other state and regional postsecondary institutions to serve its diverse constituencies.

Governance

The Idaho State Board of Education is responsible for the general supervision, governance, and control of LC State and serves as its Board of Trustees.

Cultural Diversity

LC State is committed to providing a learning environment that affords people of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds opportunities to achieve their highest educational goals. The college’s educational and enrichment programs, curricula, faculty, staff, and students share the goal of promoting multiethnic/multicultural awareness and acceptance on campus and within the community.