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For the most current degree plan, please see the Basic
Program Information Packet or the LVN-RN
Advanced Placement Information Packet
ADN Basic Program
| LVN-RN Advanced Placement Program
Curriculum
and Degree Plan
Associate of Applied Science in
Nursing
Basic Program
|
Nursing courses are offered only in the
semester sequence as outlined in the required curriculum. Enrollment in the
professional nursing program is limited by the availability of resources.
In the event that the number of applicants meeting the minimum requirements
exceeds the enrollment limitation, the selection of the persons to be
admitted will be based on an individual evaluation. Transfer courses will be
considered on an individual basis. |
Course Sequencing
LEVEL I: First Year
| FIRST SUMMER SESSION |
CREDIT HOURS |
| BIOL |
2301 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
| BIOL |
2101 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lab I |
1 |
| MATH |
1332 |
Math for Liberal Arts |
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
7 |
| SECOND SUMMER SESSION |
CREDIT HOURS
|
| BIOL |
2302 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
| BIOL |
2102 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lab II |
1 |
| PSYC |
2301 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
7 |
| FIRST SEMESTER |
CREDIT HOURS |
| RNSG |
1108 |
Dosage Calculations for Nursing* |
1 |
| RNSG |
1205 |
Nursing Skills* |
2 |
| RNSG |
1215 |
Health Assessment* |
2 |
| RNSG |
1413 |
Foundations for Nursing Practice* |
4 |
| RNSG |
1260 |
Clinical: Nursing RN: Introduction
to Professional Nursing* |
2 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
11 |
LEVEL II
| SECOND SEMESTER |
CREDIT HOURS |
| RNSG |
1210 |
Introduction to Community Based Nursing* |
2 |
| RNSG |
1301 |
Pharmacology* |
3 |
| RNSG |
1331 |
Principles of Clinical
Decision-Making* |
3 |
| RNSG |
1347 |
Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making* |
3 |
| RNSG |
2260 |
Clinical: Nursing RN: Principles
and Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making* |
2 |
| PSYC |
2314 |
Lifespan Developmental Psychology |
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
16 |
SECOND YEAR
| FIRST SUMMER SESSION |
CREDIT HOURS |
| BIOL |
2320 |
Microbiology |
3 |
| BIOL |
2121 |
Microbiology Lab |
1 |
| RNSG |
2213 |
Mental Health Nursing* |
2 |
| RNSG |
2163 |
Clinical: Nursing RN: Mental Health
Nursing* |
1 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
7 |
LEVEL II
| FIRST SEMESTER |
CREDIT HOURS |
| SPCH |
1318 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| RNSG |
1251 |
Care of the Childbearing Family* |
2 |
| RNSG |
2161 |
Clinical: Nursing RN: Care of the
Childbearing Family* |
1 |
| RNSG |
2201 |
Care of Children and Families* |
2 |
| RNSG |
2162 |
Clinical: Nursing RN: Care of Children
and Families* |
1 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
12 |
LEVEL III
| SECOND SEMESTER |
CREDIT HOURS |
| RNSG |
2441 |
Advanced Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making* |
4 |
| RNSG |
2360 |
Clinical: Nursing RN: Care
of the Client with Complex Health Care Needs* |
3 |
| RNSG |
2131 |
Management of Client Care* |
1 |
| RNSG |
2166 |
Practicum** |
1 |
| ELCT |
|
Humanities (Art, Music,
Philosophy, Literature, Foreign Language)§ |
3 |
| Total |
|
|
12 |
|
* All WECM courses: must maintain a minumum grade of 74.50
to pass. |
|
Underline all General Education Courses: must
earn a grade of "C" to obtain credit toward degree plan.. |
|
** Capstone experiences: RNSG 2166 is a course
taught in the last semester. The learning experiences in this course
result in a consolidation of the program content. Licensure is
accomplished through the NCLEX-RN© exam. |
|
§ Click here
for examples of Humanities courses. |
|
Completion of a capstone examination with 900 or higher
is required to be eligible for graduation from the Associate Degree Program. |
CREDIT HOUR SUMMARY
| Nursing |
45 Credit Hours |
| General Education |
27 Credit Hours |
| Total |
72 Credit Hours |
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Please note:
the contents of this web page are for information only and do no constitute
a contract. Please consult the most recent University catalog, class
schedule fliers, and Student Handbook before enrolling. |
Curriculum and Degree Plan
Associate of Applied Science in
Nursing
LVN-RN
Advanced Placement
Track
| Nursing courses are offered only in the semester
sequence as outlined in the required curriculum. Enrollment in the professional
nursing program is limited by the availability of resources. In the
event that the number of applicants meeting the minimum requirements exceeds
the enrollment limitation, the selection of the persons to be admitted
will be based on an individual evaluation. Transfer courses will
be considered on an individual basis. |
| |
| Note: At present, LVN Advanced Placement classes
are accepted in August and January. See
Admissions for an application packet and deadlines. Nursing course offerings for
the LVN Advanced Placement Track will be made in the semester sequence
deemed appropriate by the Associate Degree Program faculty, depending upon
the availability of resources and potential enrollment. |
Course Sequencing
| PRE-REQUISTES FOR LVN-RN ADVANCED PLACEMENT TRACK |
CREDIT HOURS
|
| BIOL |
2301 |
Anatomy and Physiology I |
3 |
| BIOL |
2101 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lab I |
1 |
| BIOL |
2302 |
Anatomy and Physiology II |
3 |
| BIOL |
2101 |
Anatomy and Physiology Lab II |
1 |
| MATH |
1332 |
Math for Liberal Arts |
3 |
| PSYC |
2301 |
Introduction to Psychology |
3 |
| BIOL |
2321 |
Microbiology |
3 |
| BIOL |
2121 |
Microbiology Lab |
1 |
| ENGL |
1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| PSYC |
2314 |
Lifespan Development Psychology |
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
24 |
TWO SEMESTERSLEVEL II
| FIRST SEMESTER |
CREDIT HOURS
|
| RNSG |
1210 |
Community Based Nursing* |
2 |
| RNSG |
2307 |
Transition to Nursing Practice* |
3 |
| RNSG |
2461 |
Clinical: Nursing RN: Transition
to Nursing Practice* |
4 |
| SPCH |
1318 |
Interpersonal Communication |
3 |
| TOTAL |
|
|
12 |
|
Upon satisfactory completion of RNSG 2307
and RNSG 1361, the LVN Transition student will receive 20 semester hours credit
for RNSG 1108, RNSG 1205, RNSG 1215, RNSG 1413, RNSG 1260, RNSG 1331, RNSG
1347 and RNSG 2260. (Total hours for A.A.S. Program: 68 SCH) |
LEVEL III
| SECOND SEMESTER |
CREDIT HOURS
|
| RNSG |
2441 |
Advanced Concepts of Clinical
Decision-Making* |
4 |
| RNSG |
2360 |
Clinical: Nursing RN: Care of the
Client with Complex Health Care Needs* |
3 |
| RNSG |
2131 |
Management of Client Care* |
1 |
| RNSG |
2166 |
Practicum (Capstone)** |
1 |
| ELCT |
|
Humanities, (Art, Music, Philosophy,
Literature, Foreign Language)§ |
3 |
| Total |
|
|
12 |
|
* All WECM courses: must maintain a minimum grade of 74.50
to pass.. |
|
Underline all General Education Courses: must earn
a grade of "C" to obtain credit toward degree plan.. |
|
** Capstone experiences: RNSG 2166 is a course
taught in the last semester. The learning experiences in this course
result in a consolidation of the program content. Licensure is
accomplished through the NCLEX-RN© exam. |
|
§ Click here
for examples of Humanities courses. |
|
Completion of a capstone examination with 900 or higher
is required to be eligible for graduation from the Associate Degree Program. |
CREDIT HOUR SUMMARY
| Escrow |
20 Credit Hours |
| Nursing |
24 Credit Hours |
| General Education* |
24 Credit Hours |
| Total |
68 Credit Hours |
* General Education Courses
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Please note:
the contents of this web page are for information only and do no constitute
a contract. Please consult the most recent University catalog, class
schedule fliers, and UTB-TSC Student Handbook before enrolling. |
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