From LPN to BSN: How Kasen Meek is Advancing His Nursing Career Online with UofL

November 17, 2025

When Kasen Meek decided to leave a career in marketing to pursue nursing, he knew he wanted a program that would help him serve his community while advancing his education. Through the University of Louisville’s online RN-BSN program, Kasen is doing exactly that. 
 
“The kindness of nurses struck me over and over again – and solidified that nursing was my calling,” Kasen said.  

Kasen enrolled in UofL’s LPN-to-BSN pathway, which allows working nurses to continue providing care while earning credit towards their degree through online coursework. The flexible format and strong faculty support have helped him balance coursework with his role as a licensed practical nurse in Kentucky. 

Meeting Kentucky’s Need for Skilled Nurses 
 
UofL’s online RN-BSN program is designed to meet the growing demand for nurses with a BSN degree. The program’s focus on leadership, evidence-based practice and community health prepares nurses like Kasen to make a greater impact on the profession and the patients they serve. 

Why Choose UofL Online for Your RN-BSN 

UofL’s online RN-BSN programs offers a number of benefits that make this program compelling to future nursing leaders. 

  • Transfer-friendly 
  • Taught by experienced faculty  
  • Scholarships available 

The benefits don’t stop there. Online RN-BSN students can earn credit for their prior nursing experience. This program offers a Professional Nursing Portfolio component that awards you 30-credit hours tuition-free (saving you more than a year of classwork and $11,250 in tuition). This helps students to save time and money on their path to becoming a nursing leader.  

Learn more about the online RN-BSN program and get stated on the next phase in your nursing career!

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