Nursing, LPN to BS

Sharon Hudacek, Ed.D., Director, LPN Track

Admissions Procedures

1. Submit a University of Scranton Application. Information is available by calling (570) 941-7600.
2. Submit a letter of recommendation from an employer within the last five years. If you are a recent LPN graduate, these references could be a faculty member from your institution.
3. Submit a copy of a current LPN license to the CGCE Admissions Office.
4. Have official transcripts of your LPN program, high school and all previous college credits sent to the Admissions Office, The University of Scranton, Scranton, PA 18510.
5. Register for ACE II exams.

Note: Once accepted, LPNs are subject to all policies for nursing students as indicated in the University’s Nursing Student Handbook.

Advanced Placement Exams

Successful completion of the ACE II exams, offered each summer, is required for continued study in the LPN to B.S. program. After acceptance, LPNs meet with a nursing advisor to plan their curriculum.

If the student successfully completes the optional ACE II (Medical/Surgical and Obstetrics/Pediatrics), the following courses will be waived:

Note: If the required score on the ACE II exams is not achieved, the student is required to enroll in the corresponding course(s).