Suggested Curriculum Tracks

Lakeview College of Nursing offers two campuses as well as different tracks to take in earning the BSN degree.  Students who do not already hold an RN license choose between our accelerated, traditional, and paced tracks once they have completed preliminary coursework and have been admitted into the program.  Licensed RNs will take LCNs completion track for licensed RNs.

• Suggested "Traditional Track"
• Suggested "Accelerated Track"
• Suggested "Paced Track"
• Suggested "BSN Completion Track For Licensed RNs"

Lakeview's "Traditional Track" allows students to complete the suggested nursing curriculum for the BSN program within 21 months between fall and spring semesters. The traditional track does not include a summer session. Students may begin the "Traditional Track" either fall or spring semester.

Suggested Curriculum Plan

"Traditional Track" Danville Campus

Semester I - IV to be completed at the accredited college or university of the student's choice or at one of our partner schools .

(* Indicates opportunity to complete individual course at LCNs Danville Campus as a non-degree seeking student prior to becoming admitted into the LCN BSN program). 

Semester V - VIII are to be completed at LCN's Danville Campus.

Suggested Curriculum Plan

LCN Traditional & Accelerated BSN Tracks

Pre-Nursing at Eastern Illinois University

Suggested Curriculum Plan

Danville Campus "Accelerated Track"

Semester I - IV to be completed at the accreditated college or university of the student's choice or at one of our partner schools.

(* Indicates opportunity to complete individual course at LCNs Danville Campus as a non-degree seeking student prior to becoming admitted into the LCN BSN program). 

Semester V - VIII are to be completed at LCN's Danville Campus.

Suggested Curriculum Plan

Charleston (EIU) Campus "Accelerated Track"

Semester I - IV to be completed at the accreditated college or university of the student's choice or at one of our partner schools.

(* Indicates opportunity to complete individual course at LCNs Danville Campus as a non-degree seeking student prior to becoming admitted into the LCN BSN program). 

Semester V - VIII are to be completed at LCN's Charleston (EIU) Campus.

Some students are not used to a rigorous course schedule which requires them to carry 15-17 credit hours per semester.  For those students who wish to have a less rigorous schedule, an extended semester program is offered.  This track includes summer sessions which enables students to graduate in the 23-28 months (depending on start date).

Suggested Curriculum Plan

"Paced Track" Starting with Fall Admissions

Semester I - IV to be completed at the accredited college or university of the student's choice or at one of our partner schools .

(* Indicates opportunity to complete individual course at LCNs Danville Campus as a non-degree seeking student prior to becoming admitted into the LCN BSN program). 

Semester V - X are to be completed at LCN's Danville or Eastern Campus.

Suggested Curriculum Plan

"Paced Track" Starting with Spring Admissions

Semester I - IV to be completed at the accredited college or university of the student's choice or at one of our partner schools .

(* Indicates opportunity to complete individual course at LCNs Danville Campus as a non-degree seeking student prior to becoming admitted into the LCN BSN program). 

Semester V - XI are to be completed at LCN's Danville or Eastern Campus.

This track is designed for Registered Nurse graduates of associate degree or diploma programs who want to complete their bachelor’s degree.  Upon completion of Lakeview’s RN-BSN Track graduates find that doors open to leadership positions, there is increased earning potential and an opportunity to practice in a wider range of settings. 

Lakeview College of Nursing offers a very flexible, individualized program which can be completed in a time frame anywhere between 16 months and 6 years, depending on the student's needs. RN Credit is granted for nursing skills already learned through school or work experience.  Coursework is available on site in Danville or Charleston.  Some coursework is also available on-line.  Clinicals may be completed through a current employer or arranged at another convenient location.  RNs with licensure outside of IL may be required to obtain IL licensure.  

For RNs there are three simple steps to completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree.

1.  Complete AAS Degree or Diploma in Nursing.

2.  Complete the coursework required for RNs.

3.  Complete the following courses at Lakeview College of Nursing:

(E) RNs may be exempt from this course if they have completed a 3 credit hour (2 credit hour lecture plus 1 credit hour clinical) gerontology nursing course as part of their previous study.  If an RN has completed a 2 hour gerontology course they will need to submit a syllabus to the Director of Enrollment for evaluation.  The Faculty Organization will make the final determiniation of whether courses meet LCN criteria.  In cases where there is a question, the Dean of the College of Nursing will be consulted.

(P) RNs also have the opportunity to portfolio out of one of these courses.  Please go to this link for more information on portfolio requirements.

Students who are not participating in the "Accelerated Track" still have the opportunity to take coursework over the summer session.  Please click this link for more information on Summer Coursework for Non-Accelerating Students. 

Please also check out our course offerings for a guide to courses that are typically offered each semester.

Updated 9-14-09