Nursing - LVN to ADN Transition

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Program Description

The course of study is comprised of 48 semester credit hours and upon completion of the curriculum; students will be awarded a total of 12 credits for previous LVN courses. The prerequisite non-nursing courses must be completed or in progress before making application to the ADN program. Work experience as an LVN and proof of licensure as a Licensed Vocational Nurse in the State of Texas is required.

Degree

Associate of Applied Science

CIP Code

51.3801

Program Requirements

Note:

Upon acceptance to the program and review of the transcript, the LVN is awarded 12 credits for Vocational Nursing coursework completed before beginning this track.

Prerequisites

Course Number	Title	Credits
BIOL 2401	Human Anatomy and Physiology I	4
BIOL 2420	Microbiology for Non-Science Majors	4
PSYC 2301	General Psychology	3
PSYC 2314	Lifespan Growth and Development	3
Vocational Nursing Hours	Awarded Elective Credit	12
Sub-Total Credits		26

First Semester

Wise County Spring Semester (16 Week)
Weatherford Campus Summer Semester (10 Week)

Course Number	Title	Credits
RNSG 1118	Transition to Professional Nursing Competencies	1
RNSG 1128	Introduction to Health Care Concepts	1
RNSG 1324	Concept-Based Transition to Nursing Practice	3
RNSG 1162	Transition Clinical	1
Sub-Total Credits		6

Second Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
RNSG 1538	Health Care Concepts III	5
RNSG 1137	Professional Nursing Concepts III	1
RNSG 2363	Clinical III	3
BIOL 2402	Human Anatomy and Physiology II	4
Sub-Total Credits		13

Third Semester

Course Number	Title	Credits
RNSG 2539	Health Care Concepts IV	5
RNSG 2138	Professional Nursing Concepts IV	1
RNSG 2360	Clinical IV	3
Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts Elective	Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts Elective	3
ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
Sub-Total Credits		15