Nursing (RN) ADN Transition Program, Associate in Science
The Associate in Science in Nursing (RN) is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), a specialized accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education. The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing can be contacted at the following address and phone number or visit www.nlnac.org for additional information.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
3343 Peachtree Road, NE Suite 850
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
The purpose of this program track is to allow an entry point into the Associate Degree in Nursing program for the licensed practical nurse and paramedic. Upon successful completion of this program, the graduate receives an Associate in Science Nursing degree and is eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses in accordance with the regulations set forth in the Nurse Practice Act, Chapter 464.008 and 464.018, and to transfer to the State University System.
Upon acceptance and enrollment into this program, LPNs will receive 17 advanced college-credit semester hours based on practical nursing education and paramedics will receive 11 advanced college-credit semester hours based on paramedic education, for the Associate in Science in Nursing (RN) - ADN Transition program only.
Program Code: APP-NLT(LPN)/APP-NPT (Para)
Prerequisites
| HUN 2201 | Science of Human Nutrition | 3 cr. |
| PSY 1012 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 cr. |
| CGS 1100 | Microcomputer Applications | 3 cr. |
| MCB 2010 | Microbiology | 3 cr. |
| MCB 2010L | Microbiology Laboratory | 1 cr. |
| BSC 1085 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 3 cr. |
| BSC 1085L | Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory | 1 cr. |
| BSC 1086 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 3 cr. |
| BSC 1086L | Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory | 1 cr. |
Note(s): Prerequisites - These 21 hours of prerequisites must be completed before admission to the program and are included in the 30 hours of General Education requirements and Support Courses.
Students must complete all required College Preparatory courses.
Total Credit Hours: 21
Paramedic
Freshman-Session IIIB (Paramedics Only)
| NUR 1006 | Nursing Fundamentals/ADN Transition | 3 cr. |
| NUR 1006L | Nursing Fundamentals Clinical/ADN Transition | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Licensed Practical Nurses and Paramedics
Sophomore-Session I
| NUR 1200 | Adult Nursing I/ADN Transition | 3 cr. |
| NUR 1200L | Adult Nursing I Clinical /ADN Transition | 3.5 cr. |
| NUR 2403 | Maternal-Child Nursing/ADN Transition | 4.5 cr. |
| NUR 2403L | Maternal-Child Nursing Clinical/ADN Transition | 3 cr. |
| DEP 2004 | Lifespan Development | 3 cr. |
| Total Credit Hours: | 17 |
Sophomore-Session II
General Education and Support Courses: 30 Semester Hours
Nursing Education: 42 Semester Hours
Total Hours: 72 Semester Hours
Special Program Requirements
CPR certification, PHSC course NCH 0050, American Heart Association, "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers", is a requirement of this program.
A grade of "B" or higher in each nursing course (excluding NUR 2714 and NUR 2714L) must be earned to continue in the Associate Degree Nursing program. A grade of "pass" must be achieved in NUR 2714 and NUR 2714L.
Nursing courses may be repeated only on the recommendation of the nursing faculty and the Associate Dean of Nursing, Dean of Nursing and Health Programs and approval of the Executive Vice President and Chief Academic Officer/College Provost, West Campus, and if space is available.
Satisfactory completion of the 72 semester hours of approved credit with a grade of "B" or higher in all general education courses and a "B" or higher in all nursing courses is required for successful completion of this program.
A minimum of 15 hours of credit in nursing in 2000-level courses must be completed in residence at PHSC.