ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE: NURSING EDUCATION
LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE TO REGISTERED NURSE (ADVANCED PLACEMENT)
The Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN) LVN to RN step-up program curriculum prepares entry-level Registered Nurses (RN) as providers of care across the health/illness continuum and as members within the profession. The curriculum respects the individuality of the student and aims to provide a positive, innovative learning model that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills so that the graduate nurse is equipped to deliver care to a culturally diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings. Graduate nurses collaborate with members of the health care team, are effective communicators, are politically aware, and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. Upon successful completion of program requirements, graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
Program Prerequisites
| COURSE# | COURSE NAME | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 205 | General Microbiology |
5
|
| BIOL 230 | Human Anatomy |
4
|
| BIOL 235 | Human Physiology |
4
|
Courses Required for the Major
| COURSE # | COURSE NAME | UNITS |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL 101 | Reading and Composition |
3
|
| PSYC 101 | General Psychology |
3
|
| COMS 103 | Oral Communication or |
|
| COMS 135 | Interpersonal Communication |
3
|
| ANTH 103 | Introduction to Cultural Anthropology or |
|
| SOCO 101 | Principles of Sociology or | |
| SOCO 110 | Contemporary Social Problems | 3 |
| NRSE 235 | LVN to RN Transition | 2 |
| NRSE 240 | Medical/Surgical Nursing III | 4.5 |
| NRSE 242 | Mental Health & Gerontological Nursing |
4.5 |
| NRSE 244 | Medical Surgical Nursing IV | 4.5 |
| NRSE 246 | Leadership in Nursing | 4.5 |
| Total Units = 45 | ||
Recommended electives: Nursing 092, 206, 208, 241, 243, 245.
Award Notes: The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires 6 units of Communication, verbal, written and group; satisfied by ENGL 101 and SPEE 103; and 16 units of Natural, Behavioral and Social sciences; satisfied by the BIOL 205, 230 and 235 prerequisites, PSYC 101 & ANTH 103 or SOCO 101 or 110. *It is strongly recommended that part or all of the general education requirements (including humanities course) be completed prior to admission to the nursing education program.