LVN-RN - Associate in Science

Fall 2024

Catalog Description

The Nursing Program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. Upon completion of the major, the graduate is eligible to take the Registered Nursing Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN). LVN students can enter into the second year of the Nursing Program on a space available basis. The student may opt for one of the following paths: A.S. in Nursing, non-degree, or 30 Unit Non- Degree option. The program prepares graduates who can contribute to the advancement of nursing science and influence changes in a variety of settings within the health care system. The graduate possesses a repertoire of knowledge, skills, and attributes that serve as the foundation for safe, competent practice and lifelong learning. SPECIAL APPLICATION REQUIRED.

Career Opportunities

Based on the Labor Market Research data from August 2022, there appears to be an “undersupply” of Registered Nursing workers in the Bay Region compared to the demand for this occupation. Job outlook for RN's is very promising. Based on the data included in LMI report, there is a large labor market gap in the Bay region with 5,027 annual openings for the Registered Nursing occupational cluster and 3,718 annual (3-year average) awards for an annual undersupply of 1,309 students.
TOP Code 1230.00 - Nursing*
CIP Code 51.3801 - Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of the program the student should be able to:
  1. Incorporate the core of knowledge unique to the nursing profession in the delivery of health care in acute, chronic, or community health settings.
  2. Utilize the nursing process to provide care for clients, families and significant others with diverse health needs and practices.
  3. Practice within the profession‘s ethical and legal framework.
  4. Use critical thinking skills in decisions related to managing care for groups of clients.
  5. Respond to the demands of rapidly changing information technology by incorporating computer literacy in health care delivery and utilizing the internet for research.

PROFESSIONAL PREREQUISITES FOR THE AS IN LVN-RN
0.0
Student must complete the following: An Advanced Standing Application; validate previous nursing knowledge with assessment exams and have a minimum of 500 hours of work experience in direct patient care. This can be in a Skilled Nursing Facility or Hospital environment within the last 18 months. Admission is on a space-available basis into the second year of the nursing program.
 
To progress and graduate from the Nursing Program , students must earn a minimum grade of “C” in each nursing course. Graduates of this program receive an Associate in Science degree in Nursing. Note: The Board of Registered Nursing requirements supersede catalog rights for graduation.
 
PROGRAM PREREQUISITES:
0.0
BIOS 42
General Human Anatomy (Historical)
5.0
BIOS 43
Human Physiology (Historical)
5.0
BIOS 44
Microbiology (Historical)
5.0
There is a 7 year recency requirement (except for the 30 unit option path) for the science prerequisite courses and a minimum of 2.5 GPA. Science courses must have a lab component and be 4 semester or 5 quarter units.
 
3.0
COMM 1
Fundamentals of Speech Communication (Historical)
3.0
OR
COMM 10
Interpersonal Communication (Historical)
3.0
ENGL C1000
Academic Reading and Writing (Active)
4.0
PSYC C1000
Introduction to Psychology (Active)
3.0
SOCI 1
Principles of Sociology (Active)
3.0
REQUIRED COURSES FOR LVN-RN (after advanced standing application submitted, 2.5 units):
0.0
NURS 70
LVN-RN Transition (Active)
1.5
NURS 70L
Clinical Skills Practice and Assessment Lab (Active)
0.5
NURS 84
Prescriptive Clinical Nursing Skills Practice (Active)
0.5
Student must take benchmark exams to validate competency in the following: pediatrics, maternity, pharmacology and fundamentals. Each exam must be passed with a threshold score established by Kaplan. If unable to pass any exam after 2 attempts the student may take the following theory courses: NURS81 Maternity, NURS82 Pediatrics, and/or NURS64 Pharmacology. If the student fails the Fundamentals exam the student my not continue in this pathway and may apply as a generic student.
 
NURSING PROGRAM COURSES FOR ADMITTED STUDENTS: (17 units)
0.0
NURS 53
Mental Health Nursing (Active)
4.5
NURS 60B
Adult Health II (Active)
6.0
NURS 60C
Adult Health III (Active)
3.5
Courses Needed to Continue for a BSN
8.0
STAT C1000
Introduction to Statistics (Active)
4.0
PSY 5
Introductory Statistics for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (Historical)
4.0
Unit Calculations
60.0
Major Requirements
19.5
General Education
22.0
Elective Units (Degree applicable as needed)
18.5
Total: 60.0