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LVN to BSN Program
LVN TO BSN
The LVN - BSN track offers the licensed vocational nurse (LVN) a track that can be completed in four academic semesters to attain the BSN. Successful completion of all courses entitles the LVN to take the NCLEX-RN and requires the student to attend all on-campus classes and required clinical experience.
JUNIOR YEAR PREREQUISITES
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Course/Title |
SCH |
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NURS 3303 |
Acute Care Pathophysiology
(Required prior to acceptance to nursing) |
3 |
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NURS 3205 |
Nursing Concepts & Theories
(Required prior to acceptance to nursing) |
2 |
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Semester 1
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Semester 2
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Course/Title |
SCH |
Course/Title |
SCH |
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NURS
3116 |
LVN-RN Transition |
1 |
NURS 3333 |
Nursing Research |
3 |
NURS 3307 |
Pharmocological Basis for Nursing* |
3 |
NURS 3513 |
Mental Health |
5 |
NURS 3310 |
Health Assessment |
3 |
NURS 3611 |
Adult Health I |
6 |
NURS 3603 |
Nursing Competencies
(Advanced Placement Credit) |
CR |
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SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS |
7 (13) |
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
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14 |
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SENIOR YEAR
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Semester 3
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Semester 4
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Course/Title |
SCH |
Course/Title |
SCH |
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NURS 4212 |
Health of the Older Adult |
2 |
NURS 4234 |
Issues in Professional Nursing |
2 |
NURS 4632 |
Adult Health II |
6 |
NURS 4631 |
Professional Synthesis |
6 |
NURS 4723 |
Family Health |
7 |
NURS 4501 |
Community Nursing |
5 |
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
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15 |
SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
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13 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS: NURSING = 64 SCH
GRAND TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS FOR DEGREE = 125 SCH
* May opt to challenge pharmacology. Must take the exam prior to the beginning of the first semester after receiving official notification of admission. Must make 75 or higher on the exam to get credit. A grade of 75 or less requires the class be taken during the first semester.
**The LVN receives 6 SCH of advanced placement credit for NURS 3603, Nursing Competencies
with successful completion of all level 1 courses.
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