The LPN to RN AAS-T degree is only for students who have completed a minimum of 35 credits from an accredited Practical Nursing Program.
Prerequisites
- BIOL&241 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1
- BIOL&242 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2
- BIOL&260 Microbiology
- ENGL&101 English Composition I
- NTR150 Human Nutrition
- PSYC&100 General Psychology
- PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology
- 5 credits of US Cultures or Global Studies (see AA degree requirements)
- 5 credits of Computation or Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning (see AA degree requirements)
BIOL&241, BIOL&242, and BIOL&260 must be taken within 7 years of application date. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum 2.0 grade and an overall GPA of 2.8 or higher. LPNs who graduated from NSCC prior to 2000 must see the Nursing Programs Advisor regarding prerequisite qualifications.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 28 | |
| NUR223 | Advanced Nursing Skills I | 0.5 |
| NUR224 | Health Prom and Care Ed | 1.5 |
| NUR225 | Psychosocial Family Nurs | 3.5 |
| NUR226 | Care Management and Leadership | 1.5 |
| NUR227 | Nursing Mamagement of Complex Health Conditions | 4.5 |
| NUR228 | Nursing Management of Complex Health Conditions Clinical Practice | 3 |
| NUR231 | Psych/Soc Family Nursing | 3 |
| NUR233 | Advanced Nursing Skills II | 0.5 |
| NUR234 | Implementation Health Promotion Health Care Education | 1.5 |
| NUR237 | Nursing Management of Complex Health Conditions | 4 |
| NUR238 | Senior Experience/Family Nursing | 3 |
Total credits for degree: 108
Suggested Sequence
- 1st Quarter: NUR223, NUR227, NUR228, NUR235
- 2nd Quarter: NUR224, NUR225, NUR231
- 3rd Quarter: NUR226, NUR233, NUR234, NUR237, NUR238
This program of study is outlined by quarter, and courses should be taken in the indicated sequence. However, it should not be concluded that students will always proceed through their program of study exactly as prescribed here. The number of quarters listed here is minimum. Individual student experience, educational and training background, and personal schedules and demands all may affect the time it takes to finish this program. Also, in general, summer quarter is not considered one of the full-time quarters in the program.
Note: advanced placement testing, work experience, and transfer of credits may result in course waivers, credit transfer, and advanced placement.
Safety and industrial hygiene are included throughout the curriculum through lectures and actual demonstrations of safe laboratory techniques.
Throughout this program of study the importance of a responsible and professional work ethic is stressed. Factors leading to such a work ethic are identified and discussed. Instruction is also provided in effective leadership and how it enhances the work environment. Input from this program's industrial advisory committee is essential to curriculum content pertaining to the work ethic and leadership as well as the technically oriented curriculum.
Effective Summer 2009
Associate of Applied Science Transfer Degree in Nursing (LPN to RN Program)
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