Guthrie Announces New LPN to RN Bridge Program
You’ve built a strong foundation as an LPN. Now take it further.
Guthrie is partnering with Excelsior University to create a new opportunity for our LPNs to grow, advance and continue doing what they love at a higher level of practice.
This program is designed to meet you where you are, helping you turn your experience into your next career step, without stepping away from your life or your role at Guthrie.
Virtual information sessions will be shared for interested nurses who want to learn more.
Applications will open August 3, 2026 with classes beginning on January 4, 2027. *Limited spots available.
Take the Next Step
Being an LPN isn’t just where your story starts. It can be the foundation for where you go next.
Through this bridge program, you can:
• Build on the skills and experience you use every day
• Expand your role in patient care
• Earn your RN degree
• Open the door to new opportunities across Guthrie
Flexible Learning Options Designed for Working Nurses
Fit education into your life, not the other way around.
• Fully online coursework
• Flexible pacing that works with your schedule
• Continue working while earning your degree
• A program built specifically for experienced nurses
• Guidance from faculty and academic advisors
• A learning experience that values what you already know
What You Will Gain
You’re already making a difference every day. This program helps you expand that impact.
• Strengthen your clinical knowledge and confidence
• Grow into a broader scope of practice
• Prepare to become a Registered Nurse
• Continue your career right here at Guthrie
Why This Matters
Becoming an RN isn’t just a new title. It’s a new level of opportunity, responsibility and influence in patient care.
It means:
• More voice in care decisions
• More opportunities for advancement
• More ways to shape the patient experience
And it allows you to keep growing in a profession that’s constantly evolving.