Nursing-LVN to RN, Associate in Science Degree
Banner code: 2_AS_LVN
Control number: 11439
Financial aid: Eligible
Program Requirements
Applicants who are selected must successfully meet or complete the following requirements and are responsible for any costs incurred. Specific information will be provided to the selected applicants once they have accepted their place in the nursing program.
- Proof of a current LVN license in the State of California with no restrictions or limitations.
- Physical Examination and immunizations: The results of this required physical examination must indicate appropriate physical and emotional health standards for the program.
- Proof of a current American Heart Association BLS CPR card.
- Registered Student Nurse/LVN Malpractice Insurance.
- Uniforms and professional supplies and equipment.
- Transportation: Adequate, reliable transportation is required.
- Background Check and urine drug testing.
- Achieve a passing score on the designated pre-enrollment assessment exam (TEAS).
Course and unit credit is awarded for NURS G130 Health and Illness 1, NURS G131 Professional Nursing 1, and NURS G140 Health and Illness 2
A minimum grade of “C” must be achieved in each course required for this program.
Program Level Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will be able to:
- Provide safe, quality patient-centered care for individuals and families across the health-illness continuum in a variety of settings to promote positive patient outcomes.
- Utilize current knowledge from research and other credible sources to make nursing clinical judgments and provide patient care with a family and community context.
- Utilize information technology in collaboration with nursing and healthcare teams to facilitate communication and coordinate patient care.
- Demonstrate professional behaviors and adhere to legal, ethical, and professional standards.
Associate Degree Graduation Requirements
(See GWC website for the most up-to-date information on Associate Degree Requirements.)
- Completion of General Education Requirements by one of the following methods:
- Completion of a minimum of 18 units as listed under Areas A through E, including the Cultural Diversity Requirement.
- Completion of a minimum of 39 units of CSU General Education requirements. Students who complete this pattern are also eligible to receive the Certificate of Achievement in CSU General Education Breadth.
- Completion of a minimum of 34 (UC) or 37 (CSU) units of Intersegmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) requirements. Students who complete this pattern are also eligible to receive the Certificate of Achievement in IGETC.
- Completion of a Major or Area of Emphasis—a minimum of 18 units.
- Completion of additional elective units to a total of 60 units.
- 2.0 overall Grade Point Average at GWC and 2.0 overall Grade Point Average for all colleges attended.
- At least 12 units completed at GWC.
Students should consult a GWC counselor in order to select the best pathway to meet their educational goals. For students who intend to transfer, the choice of general education will be specific to both their major and transfer institution.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Requisites | ||
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL G225 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL G210 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| COMM G110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC G118 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
| Semester 1 | ||
| NURS G190 | LVN to RN Transition | 4 |
| Semester 2 | ||
| NURS G240 | Health & Illness 3 | 8 |
| NURS G241 | Professional Nursing 2 | 1 |
| Semester 3 | ||
| NURS G270 | Health and Illness 4 | 8 |
| NURS G271 | Professional Nursing 3 | 1 |
| Nursing Graduation Requirements | ||
| MATH G160 | Introduction To Statistics 1 | 4 |
| ENGL G110 | Critical Thinking, Reading And Writing Through Literature 1 | 4 |
| Total Units | 60 | |
| 1 | These two classes may be taken before starting the nursing program or during any semester of the nursing program. If the student has a Bachelor’s degree they may not need to take these two classes. |
Placement in the nursing program is based on an individual assessment of academic readiness, clinical competence and work experience.
Recommended Program Sequence
These sequences are general course maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, completion of short-term certificates, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. However, this may not be an appropriate path for all students. The two-year sequence is based on English and Math placement and meeting other course prerequisites. Students are advised to meet with a GWC Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.
Prerequisites:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL G100 | Freshman Composition | 4 |
| BIOL G220 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIOL G225 | Human Physiology | 4 |
| BIOL G210 | General Microbiology | 5 |
| COMM G110 | Public Speaking | 3 |
| PSYC G118 | Life Span Developmental Psychology | 3 |
| SOC G100 | Introduction To Sociology | 3 |
Year 1:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ||
| NURS G190 | LVN to RN Transition | 4 |
| Units | 4 | |
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | ||
| NURS G240 | Health & Illness 3 | 8 |
| NURS G241 | Professional Nursing 2 | 1 |
| Units | 9 | |
Year 2:
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Semester 3 | ||
| NURS G270 | Health and Illness 4 | 8 |
| NURS G271 | Professional Nursing 3 | 1 |
| Units | 9 | |
NOTE: To meet GWC graduation requirements, students need to successfully complete MATH G160 and ENGL G110.