LVN to ADN

Associate of Science

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Application Period: January 5, 2026 at 9am and closes February 13, 2026 at 5pm

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Ready to advance your nursing career? This associate degree is designed for licensed vocational nurses who want to become registered nurses. Through a combination of classroom instruction and clinical practice, you’ll build on your existing knowledge while gaining advanced skills in patient care and medical decision-making. Career opportunities include registered nurse positions in hospitals, clinics, and community health organizations. This program prepares you to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and expand your professional opportunities.

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LVN to ADN

Associate of Science

Program Units: 22.5 UNITS

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This program map from the 2026-2027 catalog year represents one possible path through the program and is for reference only. Selections made here do not constitute an official education plan. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

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Summer 2027 1st Term – 5.0 UNITS
Role Transition, Critical Thinking and a Culture of Health

NURS 012

5 Units
Major
Fall 2026 2nd Term – 9.0 UNITS
Culture of Health 4

NURS 030

3 Units
Major
Culture of Health 4 Immersion

NURS 030L

3 Units
Major
Culture of Health 5

NURS 031

1.5 Units
Major
Culture of Health 5 Immersion

NURS 031L

1.5 Units
Major
Spring 2027 3rd Term – 8.5 UNITS
Culture of Health 6

NURS 040

2.5 Units
Major
Culture of Health 6 Immersion

NURS 040L

3.5 Units
Major
Transition into Practice in the Community

NURS 041

1.5 Units
Major
Community Immersion

NURS 041L

1 Units
Major
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Careers associated with this program have a salary range from $35,000 to over $447,000 with an average salary of $112,000. Education for these associated careers ranges from Some College/Certificate to Doctoral Degree.

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Program Learning Outcomes

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Students will be able to prioritize safe, quality nursing care incorporating application of the nursing process to diverse patients across the lifespan in a variety of health care settings.
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Students will be able to exercise nursing judgment through application of critical thinking, clinical reasoning, and evidence-based practice to promote the health of patients in a family and community context.
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Students will be able to participate in quality improvement processes to improve patient care outcomes.
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Students will be able to initiate communication and interdisciplinary collaboration with members of the healthcare team, patient and the patient’s support system to facilitate improved patient outcomes.
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Students will be able to utilize the appropriate information management systems and patient care technology to communicate within an interdisciplinary team, manage knowledge, mitigate error and support decision making in the clinical environment.
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Students will be able to analyze professional identity through leadership and a commitment to caring, diversity, ethics, excellence, holism, integrity, and patient-centered care.
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Students will be able to create a caring Culture of Health in demonstrating a spirit of inquiry and providing care to sick and well patients of all ages, ethnicities, and cultures in a variety of community settings.

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