Registered Nurse Program, LVN Thirty-Unit Option
Program Prerequisites
All program prerequisites must be completed with a
grade of “C” or better. A copy of a current and active
California Vocational Nursing License must also be
submitted with application materials.
| Prerequisites |
Units |
**BIOL 205, General Microbiology
|
5 |
**BIOL 235, Human Physiology
|
4 |
**Must be completed within a seven-year period
preceding the qualifying date of eligibility. Eligibility
refers to the date completed application materials
including official transcripts are filed with the Nursing
Admissions Advisor. Students may also be required to
complete Biology 107 and Chemistry 100 and 100L.
Refer to Biology course descriptions for specific
information.
Registered Nurse Program, LVN Thirty-Unit Option
Program Prerequisites
All program prerequisites must be completed with a
grade of “C” or better. A copy of a current and active
California Vocational Nursing License must also be
submitted with application materials.
| Course# |
Course Name |
Units |
| +Biology 235 |
Human Physiology |
4.0
|
| +Biology 205 |
Microbiology |
5.0
|
+May require the completion of Biology 107 and/or Chemistry 100/100L. See a counselor for more information.
Sample Curriculum Plan
| Spring Semester |
| Course# |
Course Name |
Units |
| NE 235 |
LVN to RN Transition |
2.0
|
| Semester I |
| NE 240 |
Medical/Surgical Nursing III |
4.5
|
| NE 241 |
Pharmacology for Nursing V (elective) |
1.0
|
| NE 242 |
Mental Health and Gerontological Nursing |
4.5
|
| NE 243 |
Pharmacology for Nursing VI (elective) |
1.0
|
| Semester II: |
| NE 244 |
Medical/Surgical Nursing IV |
4.5
|
| NE 245 |
Pharmacology for Nursing VII (elective) |
1.0
|
| NE 246 |
Leadership in Nursing |
4.5
|
Licensed Vocational Nurses who select the "Thirty-Unit Option" method
to satisfy the requirements for licensure as a Registered Nurse will be restricted
to practice nursing within the State of California. For specific details call the
Director of Nursing Education (619-388-3439).