PN to RN Transition, A.A.S. (Spring 2012)
The LPN to RN bridge program provides those licensed practical nurses wanting to become registered nurses the opportunity to do so. Admission to the program is based on academic criteria.
All licensed practical nurses making application must have completed required general education courses before being accepted.
Following successful completion of the summer transition courses, students are admitted to the third semester of the program. At least 10 openings are available each year. Successful completion of the third and fourth semesters of the program allows the graduate to apply to take the national licensing examination for RNs. The application deadline is Jan. 15.
This program requires a professional liability insurance fee. Students will be notified via their JCCC student e-mail account if they are required to pay a $16 fee. The dollar amount for fees is subject to change.
Note: LPN to RN Transition Students must successfully complete NURS 136 and NURS 228 and NURS 230 before advanced standing credits for NURS 124 and NURS 126 will be granted.
(Major Code 235A; CIP Code 51.1601)
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Prerequisite: Prior to enrolling in NURS 228 and NURS 230
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communications Elective | 3 | |
| MATH 116 | Intermediate Algebra or Higher | 3 |
| Prerequisite: MATH 115 with a grade of "C" or higher or appropriate score on the math assessment test | ||
| BIOL 144 | Human Anatomy and Physiology | 5 |
| CHEM 122 | Principles of Chemistry | 5 |
| ENGL 121 | Composition I | 3 |
| Prerequisite: ENGL 106 or appropriate placement test score or EAP 113 and EAP 117 | ||
| PSYC 130 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| PSYC 218 | Human Development | 3 |
| Prerequisite: PSYC 130 |
Total Semester Hours: 25
Summer
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 136 | LPN-RN Transition Course | 6 |
| Prerequisites: Completion of LPN program, Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) for Health Care Providers and CHEM 122 and MATH 116 or higher and either BIOL 144 or BIOL 140 and BIOL 225 and ENGL 121 and PSYC 130 and PSYC 218 |
Total Semester Hours: 6
Note: NURS 136 is not added into the total program hours.
Third Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| NURS 228 | Nursing Care of the Childbearing Family | 5 |
| Prerequisites: ENGL 121 and PSYC 218 and NURS 126 and Prerequisite or Corequisites: BIOL 230 and NURS 230 and either SOC 122 or SOC 125 | ||
| NURS 230 | Nursing Care of Children | 5 |
| Prerequisites: ENGL 121 and PSYC 218 and NURS 126 and Prerequisite or Corequisites: BIOL 230 and NURS 228 and either SOC 122 or SOC 125 | ||
| SOC 122 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| OR | ||
| SOC 125 | Social Problems | 3 |
| BIOL 230 | Microbiology | 3 |
| Prerequisite: CHEM 122 or CHEM 124 and CHEM 125 or one year of high school chemistry |
Total Semester Hours: 16
Fourth Semester
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Humanities Elective | 3 | |
| Health and/or Physical Education Elective | 1 | |
| NURS 232 | Complex Patient Care Management | 9 |
| Prerequisites: NURS 228 and NURS 230 |
Total Semester Hours: 13
Note: Total Program Hours include 18 hours APL for NURS 124/126
Total Program Hours: 72