LPN to BSN Nursing
Already an LPN?
You're closer than you think. Our LPN to BSN program is built for working nurses ready to level up. With hands-on clinicals, personalized support, and career-focused training, you’ll earn your BSN—and your RN license—sooner than you think.
Program At-a-Glance
- Length: 2 years (for eligible LPNs)
- Start Date: August each year
- Format: In-person with hands-on clinicals
- Eligibility: Active, unencumbered LPN/LVN license required
- Clinical Experience: Diverse placements begin early in the program
- Support: One-on-one NCLEX-RN coaching
- Outcomes: 100% job placement since 2021, 97.5% NCLEX-RN pass rate (2024)
Why Students Choose CSM
Streamlined for Working LPNs
CSM offers a credit-friendly process that honors your prior learning, so you can advance without starting over.
A Supportive Campus Community
Whether you live on campus or commute, you’ll be part of an empowering, all-women’s environment where connection and confidence thrive.
One-on-One Support to Reach RN
From your first conversation to NCLEX prep, you'll get personalized advising and career guidance designed to help you succeed as an RN.
In 2024, our BSN graduates achieved a 100% overall NCLEX-RN pass rate. Since 2021, we’ve also maintained a 100% job placement rate, proving that our graduates are not only passing the licensure exam but also entering the workforce as confident, capable professionals. CSM nurses graduate ready to lead with purpose, compassion, and skill and make an immediate impact in hospitals, clinics, and communities across the country.
As the demand for skilled nurses grows across the country, earning your BSN opens the door to more opportunities, better pay, and long-term job stability.
College of Saint Mary is approved to offer online programming by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). College of Saint Mary is authorized to deliver online programs and courses to students residing in the United States, excluding U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. If you have questions about enrolling in the online program, contact Enrollment Services.
