Wisconsin LPN to RN/BSN Programs
With higher education in nursing becoming a growing trend, LPNs in Wisconsin are increasingly opting to enter LPN to RN bridge programs in order to advance their careers. RNs enjoy many advantages, including taking on more responsibility, entering coveted specialties, and earning substantially higher salaries. In fact, RNs in Wisconsin make an average of $24,110 more per year than LPNs in the state do, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
If you want more information on the LPN to RN educational track, learn more about taking and passing the NCLEX-RN examination. Also, check out the Wisconsin Board of Nursing for information on licensing, available organizations, and education for nurses in the state.
List of 2023 LPN to RN or LPN to BSN Programs in WI
Below is the 2023 best comprehensive list of LPN to RN programs in Wisconsin. Some of these programs may be listed as "RN", however that may mean ADN or BSN degree, please visit the school's website for program details.
| Program | Website |
|---|---|
LPN to RN/BSN Online Online Program - Achieve offers a fast-track program that combines the effectiveness of real classroom learning with the speed of credit-by- examination. NOTE: MUST BE A LPN/LVN TO APPLY | achievetestprep.com |
Blackhawk Technical College LPN to ADN 6004 S County Road G Janesville, WI (608) 757-6346 | blackhawk.edu |
Fox Valley Technical College LPN to ADN 1825 N. Bluemound Drive Appleton, WI (800) 735-3882 | fvtc.edu |
Gateway Technical College LPN to ADN 3520 - 30th Avenue Kenosha, WI (800) 247-7122 | gtc.edu |
Herzing University LPN to BSN 15895 W. Bluemond Road Brookfield, WI (262) 457-7624 | herzing.edu |
Herzing University LPN to BSN 5800 7th Ave. Kenosha, WI (262) 293-5475 | herzing.edu |
Lakeshore Technical College LPN to RN 1290 North Avenue Cleveland, WI (920) 693-1000 | gotoltc.edu |
Madison Area Technical College LPN to ADN 1701 Wright Street Madison, WI (608) 246-6100 | madisoncollege.edu |
Mid-State Technical College LPN to ADN 500 32nd Street North Wisconsin Rapids, WI (715) 422-5300 | mstc.edu |
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Downtown Milwaukee Campus LPN to RN 700 West State Street Milwaukee, WI (414) 297-6282 | matc.edu |
Milwaukee Area Technical College - Mequon Campus LPN to RN 5555 West Highland Road Mequon, WI (262) 238-2200 | matc.edu |
Moraine Park Technical College LPN to ADN 235 North National Avenue Fond du Lac, WI (800) 472-4554 | morainepark.edu |
Nicolet College LPN to RN 5364 College Drive Rhinelander, WI (715) 365-4410 | nicoletcollege.edu |
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College LPN to ADN 2740 West Mason St, Green Bay, WI (920) 498-5444 | nwtc.edu |
Rasmussen College - Green Bay LPN to RN 904 South Taylor Street Suite 100 Green Bay, WI (920) 593-8400 | rasmussen.edu |
Rasmussen College - Wausau LPN to RN 1101 Westwood Drive Wausau, WI (715) 841-8000 | rasmussen.edu |
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College LPN to RN 1800 Bronson Boulevard Fennimore, WI (608) 822-3262 | swtc.edu |
Waukesha County Technical College LPN to ADN 800 Main Street Pewaukee, WI (262) 691-5566 | wctc.edu |
Western Technical College LPN to RN 400 7th Street North La Crosse, WI (608) 785-9200 | westerntc.edu |
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - Ashland LPN to ADN 2100 Beaser Avenue Ashland, WI (715) 682-4591 | witc.edu |
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - New Richmond LPN to ADN 1019 S Knowles Ave New Richmond, WI (715) 246-6561 | witc.edu |
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - Rice Lake LPN to ADN 1900 College Drive Rice Lake, WI (715) 234-7082 | witc.edu |
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College - Superior LPN to ADN 600 North 21st Street Superior, WI (715) 394-6677 | witc.edu |
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Wisconsin LPN vs RN Salary Comparison By Area
The table below compares the annual salary of a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN), along with the percent increase that can be expected. The data was retrieved from the Bureau of Labor Statistics for LPNs and RNs in Wisconsin.
On average an RN in Wisconsin earns $46,085, which is 4% less than the national average for registered nurses ($48,109).
| City/Area | Avg LPN Salary | Avg RN Salary | % Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee, Waukesha, West Allis - WI | $47,760 | $72,640 | 52.1% |
| Madison - WI | $47,630 | $79,810 | 67.6% |
| Green Bay - WI | $42,620 | $65,790 | 54.4% |
| La Crosse, Onalaska - WI | $44,830 | $72,710 | 62.2% |
| Eau Claire - WI | $42,420 | $67,370 | 58.8% |
| Appleton - WI | $42,570 | $66,330 | 55.8% |
| Oshkosh, Neenah - WI | $45,090 | $68,300 | 51.5% |
| Wausau - WI | $42,980 | $67,480 | 57.0% |
| Janesville, Beloit - WI | $46,040 | $67,540 | 46.7% |
| Racine - WI | $46,960 | $72,030 | 53.4% |
| Sheboygan - WI | $42,480 | $68,250 | 60.7% |
Table data taken from 2018 BLS https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291141.htm & https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292061.htm