West Virginia Wesleyan College introduces new LPN to BSN pathway
The new pathway will increase access to nursing education for individuals already in the workforce through hybrid online courses and clinical rotations that will take place on the weekends.
West Virginia Wesleyan College has announced the addition of a new LPN to BSN pathway program that will launch with the Fall 2025 semester. The program has been designed to be accessible for individuals who are already in the workforce by making it simple to work around employment schedules through hybrid online courses and required clinical rotations taking place on weekends.
According to an article on West Virginia Wesleyan College’s website, Dr. Kimberly White, Phd, MSN, RN, who serves as the director of the WVWC School of Nursing, was quoted as saying, “WVWC School of Nursing is excited to bring this pathway to BSN nursing to our local community. This is a vital step toward strengthening our local health care system. It provides licensed practical nurses (LPNs) with a flexible and accessible pathway to advance their education and become registered nurses with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). This not only helps address the growing nursing shortage but also improves the quality of care patients receive by equipping nurses with enhanced clinical skills and leadership training. The hybrid format, which combines online coursework with in-person clinical experiences, makes it easier for working professionals to continue their education without sacrificing their current employment. By investing in the development of local talent, the program also supports economic growth and ensures that health care providers better reflect and understand the unique needs of the community they serve.”
With the program having been designed for maximum flexibility, students will be able to complete it within three years if they attend on a part time basis and within two years if they attend courses full time. Students will start off taking online courses and meeting on the campus of West Virginia Wesleyan College once a month to participate in labs and testing. Following their portion of the program on campus at WVWC, students will move on to hybrid courses at Battlers Knob in Philippi, where they will participate in weekend clinical rotations.
The West Virginia Board of Nursing has given the program its final approval, and the program’s first cohort of 24 students is scheduled to begin in August.
For more information about West Virginia Wesleyan College, visit the school’s website.