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RN Bridge Program (Salem or Springfield)

LPN or Paramedic to Registered Nurse (RN) Bridge Program
(Salem or Springfield Campuses)

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Looking to turn your LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) or Paramedic license into an RN (Registered Nurse)? If you have already obtained an LPN or Paramedic license, you may go through the RN bridge program to pursue an Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree at the Southwest Baptist University-Salem Campus or the Southwest Baptist University-Springfield Campus in conjunction with the Mercy College of Nursing and Health Sciences of SBU.

Admission

To be admitted into the LPN to RN or paramedic to RN bridge program, you must submit:

  1. Current, unencumbered LPN or Paramedic license, with IV certification
  2. Clean drug screen, background check, confidentiality agreement
  3. Valid driver's license
  4. Up-to-date immunizations: Varicella, MMR, Hepatitis B, Influenza
  5. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.70 on prior college work
  6. Science GPA of at least 2.70
  7. Other requirements as indicated

Want to Learn More?

Interested in studying at the salem campus?

Visit the SBU-Salem Campus page to learn more about the campus, admissions process, cost and financial aid, and more.  

For questions, contact Courtney Smith, Health Professions Coordinator, at (573) 729-7071, ext. 7312 or cgsmith@SBUniv.edu.

Salem Campus

Interested in Studying at the Springfield Campus?

Visit the SBU-Springfield Campus page to learn more about the campus, admissions process, cost and financial aid, and more.

For questions, contact Charlie Hungerford, director of admissions, at (417) 447-8670 or chungerford@SBUniv.edu.

Springfield Campus

SBU students

The SBU Advantage

  • Be equipped for a lifetime of success by a school that is committed to doing what it takes to help you graduate and succeed.
  • Receive a high-quality, Christian higher education close to home.
  • Further your education while remaining active in the workforce through afternoon and evening classes that work with your schedule.
  • Benefit from small class sizes that provide opportunities for individualized instruction, academic guidance and networking.

Faith Integration

Southwest Baptist University is a Christ-centered university and is committed to the integration of faith and academics in all programs and degrees. Class discussions include open dialogue about how faith impacts the academic discipline. Students are encouraged to consider their own faith and how they will incorporate their faith in their chosen career paths. SBU's goal is to produce academically qualified career professionals who are also servant leaders in today's global society.

Full-Time Faculty

Terri Briggs

Terri Briggs, M.S.N.
Renay McCarley

Renay McCarley, M.S.N.
Rebecca Cave

Rebecca Cave, M.S.N.
Shannon McKinzie

Shannon McKinzie, M.S.N.
Rachel Kopsas

Rachel Kopsas, M.S.N.
Courtney Smith

Courtney Smith, Health Professions Coordinator