LPN-RN

LPN-RN Track for AASN Curriculum

The LPN-RN Track provides the licensed practical nurse (LPN) an opportunity to review foundational nursing concepts at an accelerated pace while also offering credit for prior learning. The LPN student will be awarded seven (7) credits for prior learning after successful completion of NUR 105: LPN-RN Transition and NUR 105P: LPN-RN Competencies for Nursing Practice. LPN students will join the traditional AASN program in its 3rd eight-week term to complete the remaining courses of the curriculum.

LPN-RN Track Admission Requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) LPN-RN Track in any published term, the application and all required materials must be received by the published deadlines. Admission to the LPN-RN Track occurs two times a year: once in the fall and once in the spring.

The Office of Admissions submits completed LPN-RN Track applications to the nursing program for decision and approval. All students must adhere to the College Admission Policy (ADM 3.11).

All students must attest to possessing the following Essential Skills and Competencies for Distance Education courses:

• Basic computer skills including, but not limited to:

• Ability to communicate following rules of netiquette;

• Ability to conduct web searches;

• Ability to download/upload files;

• Ability to communicate and collaborate asynchronously

• Basic reading and writing skills

• Time management and goal setting skills dedicated to prioritizing course work

• Ability to learn from text and multimedia

• Problem solving skills

• Willingness to seek support

AASN Admission Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school or higher or General Educational Development (GED) certificate.

Achievement of 2.0 or greater in required pre-requisite general education courses.
Provision of official transcripts from high school, high school diploma or GED program certificate and all post-secondary schools/colleges/universities attended.

Notice to the College of any convictions or present indictment for any felony or misdemeanor offense other than traffic violations that have not been expunged.

Completion of the following general education courses with a 2.0 or greater:

• English Composition I (3 credits)

• College Math (3 credits)

• Developmental Psychology (3 credits)

• Anatomy & Physiology I (4 credits)

• Microbiology (4 credits)

Any applicant who has previously enrolled in or is currently enrolled in a nursing program is required to provide a letter from the director of the program verifying academic standing and clinical competence.

LPN-RN Track applicants must hold a valid unrestricted license to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse in Virginia.

Once a student receives an offer of admission to the program, the following requirements must be completed before a student will be allowed to attend classes:

• Attend “New Student Orientation,” complete the Online Readiness Module, and Curriculum Planning session.

• Submit clinical compliance requirements as stated in policy ACA 1.03: Clinical Compliance Requirements.

 

LPN-RN Pre-requisite and Co-requisite Courses

For LPN-RN Track students the following Pre- and Co-Requisites are defined below.

• NUR 105 and NUR 105L are co-requisite courses.

• NUR 105 and NUR 105L are pre-requisite courses to NUR 111, NUR 111P, and PHR 105.

• NUR 219 and NUR 219P are pre-requisite courses to NUR 225P.

• All other pre-requisites are the same as the traditional AASN program.

LPN-RN Curriculum Plan

General Education Requirements Prior to Entry

	General Education Requirements Prior to Entry	17
Total Credit Hours:		17

1st - 8 Weeks

First 8 weeks not required. LPN–RN Track begins in the second 8 weeks.

2nd - 8 Weeks

NUR 105	LPN-RN Transition Course	5
NUR 105L	LPN-RN Competencies for Nursing Practice	1
	Credit for Prior Learning after Successful Completion of NUR 105 and NUR 105L	7
	Anatomy & Physiology II (if needed)	4
Total Credit Hours:		17

3rd - 8 Weeks

NUR 111	Adult Nursing Science I	3
NUR 111P	Adult Nursing Science I Practicum	2
PHR 105	Pathopharmacology I	2
	English Comp II (if needed)	3
Total Credit Hours:		10

4th - 8 Weeks

NUR 212	Adult Nursing Science II	3
NUR 212P	Adult Nursing Science II Practicum	2
PHR 205	Pathopharmacology II	2
Total Credit Hours:		7

5th - 8 Weeks

NUR 218	Behavioral Health Nursing	2
NUR 218P	Behavioral Health Nursing Practicum	2
NUR 221	Advanced Professional Concepts	2
Total Credit Hours:		6

6th - 8 Weeks

NUR 219	Nursing Care of Families	4
NUR 219P	Nursing Care of Families Practicum	2
Total Credit Hours:		6

7th - 8 Weeks

NUR 222	Transition to Practice	3
NUR 222P	Clinical Immersion	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

Total Credit Hours: 69