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Nursing (LPN to BSN)

LPN to BSN Programs at Marywood University — Advance Your Nursing Career

If you’re looking for LPN to BSN programs in Pennsylvania, Marywood University offers a specialized track designed to help licensed practical nurses advance their careers by earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and tailored to support working LPNs ready to take the next step. 

Marywood’s program combines expert faculty guidance with access to cutting-edge scientific facilities on campus.                                            

The bridge from LPN to BSN track is designed for licensed practical nurses, this track offers an accelerated route to a BSN degree that builds on existing clinical knowledge and skills. Typically, students can complete the program in about 2 to 3 years, depending on transfer credits and course load. Marywood offers flexible scheduling options to help you balance work, life, and study. 

Graduates of our BSN program are well-prepared to pass the NCLEX licensure exam and enter diverse healthcare roles, including: 

Advance your nursing career with one of the top LPN to BSN programs in PA. Discover how Marywood University can help you achieve your goals and make a difference in healthcare.

Program Highlights

Program Designed For You

Marywood's LPN to BSN program is a specially designed bridge program tailored for LPNs, including highly credentialed, supportive faculty and hands-on clinical experiences within the Scranton healthcare community.

Nursing Skills in Action

  • A state-of-the-art Nursing Simulation Center featuring lifelike patient scenarios to sharpen critical thinking and decision-making skills 

  • Service-learning opportunities that extend from local clinics in Scranton to global healthcare communities 

  • Collaborative clinical experiences at trusted regional healthcare sites to build interprofessional skills essential for nursing leadership 

100% Pass Rate

The Class of 2024 achieved a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX Exam demonstrating the exceptional quality of Marywood’s nursing program. This perfect success rate reflects the program’s rigorous curriculum, hands-on training, and strong faculty support—preparing graduates to confidently enter the nursing profession and deliver excellent patient care from day one.

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I chose Marywood because of the programs and facilities that it offered me and the location of the school. Marywood’s experience provided me with a lifetime of friend...

Rebecca Fields '20

Top Career Paths

  • Registered Nurse

  • General/ Family Practitioner

  • Nursing Administrator

  • Nursing Educator

Top Employers

  • Hospitals

  • Clinical/Doctor's Office

  • Mental Health Office

  • School Districts

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Centers of Excellence

Marywood University hosts three academic Centers of Excellence on campus; The Center for Law, Justice and Policy, The Center for Urban Studies, and The Mother Theresa Maxis, IHM Center. Each center provides students with the tools and resources to excel in their academic endeavors, fostering a dynamic environment where they can engage deeply with their respective fields of study and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond.

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Accreditation

Marywood University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSHE). / ADDRESS / 3624 Market Street, 2nd Floor West, Philadelphia, PA 19104. | Phone: (267) 284-5000

Bachelor of Science (BSN) in Nursing at Marywood University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) / ADDRESS / 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.

CCNE Accreditation Status

Last Evaluation Visit: February 11, 2019
Most Recent Action: November 2019- full accreditation granted for 10 years
Next Evaluation Visit: Spring 2029

NCLEX-RN pass rate 2024: 100%
Employment rate for Class of 2024: 100%
Program Completion rate for Class of 2024: 63.6%