LPN to RN Ladder

AAS-T Degree

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. A 2.0 grade point or higher is required in all nursing and related credits, with an overall GPA of 2.8 or higher.

Prerequisites

Minimum 35 credits from accredited Practical Nursing program. LPNs who graduated from NSCC prior to 2000 must see the Nursing Programs Advisor regarding prerequisite qualifications.

Curriculum
Course Number Course Title Credits
Total 81
BIOL&241 Human A & P 1 5
BIOL&242 Human A & P 2 5
BIOL&260 Microbiology 5
ENGL&101 English Composition I 5
NTR150 Human Nutrition 5
NUR223 Advanced Nursing Skills 2
NUR224 Health Prom and Care Ed 2
NUR225 Family Nursing 6
NUR226 Care Management and Leadership 2
NUR227 Complex Nursing Med/Surg-Psych 7
NUR228 Complex Nursing Med/Surg-Psych Clinical Practice 5
NUR231 Family Nursing Clinical Practice 4
NUR237 Advanced Med/Surg Nursing Care 3
NUR238 Transition to Registered Nursing Practice 5
PSYC&100 General Psychology 5
PSYC&200 Lifespan Psychology 5
  US Cultures / Global Studies Elective 5
  Computation or Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Elective 5

Total credits for degree: 81

Suggested Sequence

  • 1st quarter: NUR223, NUR225, NUR231, NUR235
  • 2nd quarter: NUR227, NUR228
  • 3rd quarter: NUR224, NUR226, NUR237, NUR238
  • Any quarter: BIOL&241, BIOL&242, BIOL&260, ENGL&101, NTR150, PSYC&100, PSYC&200, Electives

BIOL&241, BIOL&242, and BIOL&260 must be taken within 7 years of application date.

US Cultures / Global Studies Electives

Contact the Advising Center for the list of acceptable U.S. Cultures / Global Studies courses.

Computation or Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning Electives

Contact the Advising Center for the list of acceptable Computation or Quantitative/Symbolic Reasoning courses.

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 Fall 2009
Associate of Applied Science Transfer Degree in Nursing (LPN to RN Program)
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