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LVN to RN Bridge Option- AAS Degree Plan
PROGRAM INFORMATION: A mobility curriculum with summer bridge courses that can allow LVNs to “bridge” the gap between the Vocational Nursing Program and the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. This one-year curriculum completes the 60 hours required for an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS ADN Bridge). LVNs must have 6+ work experience in a nursing facility, must satisfy all of the general education requirements of the first year of the ADN program as well as meet other specific program admission requirements. Upon successful completion of the bridging courses, the student is eligible for entry into the sophomore year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Applications to the program are available on-line and at nursing information sessions. All students wishing to apply to the program must attend an information session. Information session dates are posted on the Navarro College Web site in the Fall. ACCEPTANCE TO NAVARRO COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE LVN TO RN BRIDGE OPTION. (See Associate Degree Nursing Program information for admission, licensure and accreditation information).
Notice to Students Regarding Licensing - LVN to RN Bridge ProgramEffective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify you a potential or enrolled student that a criminal history may make you ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. The following website provides links to information about the licensing process and requirements. http:// www.bne.state.tx.us/licensure_eligibility.asp. Should you wish to request a review of the impact of criminal history on your potential LVN License prior to or during your quest for a degree, you can visit this link and request a “Criminal History Evaluation.” http://www.bne.state.tx.us/enlcnotice.asp This information is being provided to all persons who apply or enroll in the program with notice of the requirements as described above, regardless of whether or not the person has been convicted of a criminal offense. Additionally, HB 1508 authorizes licensing agencies to require reimbursements when a student fails to receive the required notice. |
FRESHMAN YEAR - Fall
COURSE SECTION | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
PSYC 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
BIOL 2401 | Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
BIOL 2420 | Microbiology for Non-Science Majors | 4 |
Fall Total Credit Hours | 11 |
FRESHMAN YEAR - Spring
SPCH 1315 preferred
COURSE SECTION | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
PSYC 2314 | Lfespan Growth and Development | 3 |
SPCH 1311 OR SPCH 1315 |
Introduction to Speech Communication OR Public Speaking |
3 |
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
BIOL 2402 | Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
Spring Total Credit Hours | 13 |
FRESHMAN YEAR - First Summer Session
COURSE SECTION | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
RNSG 1517 | Concepts of Nursing Practice I For Articulating Students | 5 |
RNSG 1262 | Clinical - Nursing Practice I For Articulating Students | 2 |
RNSG 1201 | Pharmacology | 2 |
First Summer Session Total Credit Hours | 9 |
FRESHMAN YEAR - Second Summer Session
COURSE SECTION | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
RNSG 1412 | Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Childbearing Family | 4 |
RNSG 2161 | Clinical-Nursing Care of the Childbearing and Childbearing Family | 1 |
Second Summer Session Total Credit Hours | 5 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR - Fall
COURSE SECTION | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
BIOL 1322 | Nutrition and Diet Therapy | 3 |
RNSG 2414 | Integrated Care of the Patient With Complex Health Care Needs | 4 |
RNSG 2461 | Clinical- Nursing Care of Clients With Complex Health Care Needs | 4 |
Fall Total Credit Hours | 11 |
SOPHOMORE YEAR - Spring
Language / Philosophy / Culture OR Creative Arts – PHIL 1301 Introduction to Philosophy, PHIL 2306 Introduction to Ethics, ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation, or MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation are preferred. (Ethics preferred by the ADN Program) With approval, a core curriculum Language / Philosophy / Culture course or Creative Arts course may be substituted.
COURSE SECTION | COURSE TITLE | CREDIT HOURS |
XXXX | Approved Language / Philosophy / Culture or Creative Arts | 3 |
RNSG 2435 | Integrated Client Care Management | 4 |
RNSG 2462 | Clinical- Integrated Client Management | 4 |
Spring Total Credit Hours | 11 | |
Program Total Credit Hours | 60 |