Complete College Catalog 2011-2012 - Rio Hondo College

NURSING -LICENSED VOCATIONAL NURSE
DIVISION OF HEALTH SCIENCE & NURSING
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE
LVN to ADN (OPTION #1)
The Associate Degree Nursing Program may be
completed by the Licensed Vocational Nurse in one
year. It is designed to prepare students for employment
as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to patients.
Graduates receive an Associate of Science Degree in
Nursing. The California State Board of Registered
Nursing approves the program. Students who complete
the curriculum are qualified to take the examination
leading to licensure as a Registered Nurse.
Prerequisites / Corequisites Units
#BIOL 125 Human Anatomy..............................4
#BIOL 226* Human Physiology ..........................4
#BIOL 222* Microbiology ....................................5
#ENGL 101* College Composition
and Research .................................3
16
#ADN 075 LVN Transition into the
Associate Degree Nursing
Program .......................................2.5
By permission of the program after admission.
SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER .............. UNITS
#ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to
Advanced Concepts ....................5
#ADN 254* Leadership and Management
in Nursing ..................................... 4
Total Units 63.5
#Course required by BRN to sit for licensing exam. All of
these courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
LICENSED VOCATIONAL
NON-DEGREE-30 UNIT OPTION
(OPTION #2) 30 Unit Option LVN to RN
This one-year program is for the applicant with a valid
California Vocational Nurse license. The Vocational Nurse
who completes thirty additional units beyond the LVN
curriculum qualifies to take the licensing examination as a
Registered Nurse. This option does not lead to an Associate
Nursing Degree.
HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit)
The program is designed to prepare students for employment
as a Registered Nurse, providing direct care to
patients. The student should be aware that they may not
–Offered Summer session only
change their status as a 30 unit option RN with the Board
of Registered Nursing at any time after licensure. Indi-
Other Required Courses Units
MATH 070* Intermediate Algebra or appropriate
assessment ....................................4
READ 023* Reading College Textbooks or
appropriate assessment ..............3
(Reading proficiency required for graduation)
#SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology................3
#SPCH 101 Public Address or equivalent .........3
#PSY 101 Introductory Psychology ................3
AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS (One Course) .............3
FINE ARTS (One Course) ......................................3
viduals who become licensed as Registered Nurses using
this option may not be eligible for licensure in states other
than California or any advanced degrees. The program is
accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Prerequisites / Corequisites Units
#BIOL 226* Human Physiology ..........................4
#BIOL 222* Microbiology ....................................5
9
#ADN 075 LVN Transition into the Associate .
Degree Nursing Program..........2.5
HS 045 Math for Health Professionals (optional elective for 1 unit)
HUMANITIES
PE
(One Course) ......................................3
(2 Activity Courses) ..........................2
27
Admission by permission of the Health Science and Nursing
Division-Summer session only.
COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM
Students need 27 units in this section, a total of 7 units may
ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY
be earned by proficiency testing. (The Health Science and
Nursing Division recommends that students complete as
many courses as possible before admission to the ADN Program,
especially MATH 070 and Reading 023, or equivalent)
SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER .................... UNITS
#ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology ...............1
#ADN 251* Nursing Process Applied to Aging,
Perception, Coordination
COURSES REQUIRED AFTER PROGRAM
ADMISSION-BY PERMIT ONLY
#ADN 252*
& Mobility ....................................4.5
Psychiatric/Mental Health
Nursing .......................................3.5
SECOND YEAR-FALL SEMESTER .................... UNITS
#ADN 250* Advanced Pharmacology ..............1
#ADN 251* Nursing Process Applied to Aging,
Perception, Coordination
& Mobility ....................................4.5
#ADN 252* Psychiatric/Mental Health
Nursing .........................................3.5
9
SECOND YEAR-SPRING SEMESTER .............. UNITS
#ADN 253* Nursing Process Applied to
Advanced Concepts ....................5
#ADN 254* Leadership and Management in
Nursing ..........................................4
9
Total Units .......................................29.5
#The Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) requires these
courses be completed to be eligible to take the RN licensing
examination. All of these courses must be completed with a
grade of “C” or better.
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