LVN to RN Program - Registered Nurse Program Details
Unitek College’s LVN to RN Transition Nursing program, aims to enable licensed vocational nurses to advance their career and become registered nurses (RNs). Our Registered Nursing (LVN to RN) associate degree program allows LVNs to build on the credit they received for coursework completed during licensed practical or licensed vocational nursing training from an accredited and licensed program in the state of CA.
- What is the Enrollment Process?*
- What’s the job outlook for a Registered Nurse?
- Registered Nurse Job Duties
- Registered Nurse Class Outline & Schedule
- Required Pre-Requisite Courses
- Credit Granting for LVN Education
- Teas Admissions Exam Information
- Campuses Offering the Registered Nurse Program
What is the Enrollment Process?*
In order to be considered for enrollment, the following must be completed:
STEP 1:
- Complete Admissions application
- Complete form for Authorization of Background Check
- Achieved a passing composite TEAS Version 5 exam with a requisite combined score of 58.7%.
- 30 Unit Candidate- must complete a National Benchmark Proctored Exam in order to be considered for admission into the LVN-to-RN ADN Transition Program (this exam will be administered at Unitek College you must sign up for a session)
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STEP 2A: Financial Pre-Qualification Check**
STEP 2B: Submission of all the following documentation (due before start of RNSG200 Transition Course):
- Provide proof of high school diploma or equivalent by providing official transcript or GED certificate
- Provide Sealed Official transcripts as proof of completion from a licensed Vocational Nursing program, demonstrating a "C" or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or better in all courses
- Provide Sealed Official transcripts from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA "C" or 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for every pre-requisite course
- Provide a copy of an active license as a California Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Proof of Basic Life Support as Healthcare Provider certification by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- Proof of IV Certification
- Provide a typed personal statement no more than 2 pages, Double Spaced, 12pt font. "Why do you want to be a Registered Nurse?"
- Completed LVN to RN Physical Examination Form
- Photo ID
- Provide proof of employment and in what capacity (optional).
- Provide the following (due the Friday prior to the start of the LVN to RN Transition CORE Program)
- Proof of Immunizations or titers (Description provided)
STEP 3: Enrollment into the RNSG 200, Transition Course for LVN to RN Program
STEP 4: Interview with Program Director or designee.
STEP 5: Successful completion of RNSG 200, Transition Course for LVN to RN Program,
STEP 6: Upon completion of all admission requirements, the admission committee will review each individual student package and the student will be notified of admission status to the LVN to RN Transition (Core) program. If admitted, enrollment and financial documents need to be finalized.
What’s the job outlook for a Registered Nurse?
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) currently projects that employment of registered nurses is expected to grow by 22 percent from 2008 to 2018, which is much faster than the average for all other occupations. Registered nurses (RNs) constitute the largest healthcare occupation, with 2.6 million jobs. About 60 percent of RN jobs are in hospitals; the Institute of Medicine Future of Nursing Report (2011) states that one of the fastest growing area for RN jobs will be in the community including (but not limited to) home health, hospice and clinics.
Registered Nurse Job Duties
Registered nurses (RNs) work to promote good health and prevent illness. RNs treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illnesses or injuries, explain post-treatment home care needs, create and recommend diet, nutrition, and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. (Adapted from Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11 Edition).
Registered Nurse Class Outline
LVN to RN Associate Degree Program
| First Semester (16 Weeks) | TOTAL UNITS |
|---|---|
| RNSG 232 – Foundations I | 1.5 |
| RNSG 234 - Nursing Across the Lifespan I/Theory Course | 5.0 |
| RNSG 235 - Nursing Across the Lifespan I/Clinical Course | 3.0 |
| RNSG 238 - Mental Health Nursing/Theory Course | 2.0 |
| RNSG 239 - Mental Health Nursing/Clinical Course | 1.5 |
| TOTALS | 14.5 |
| Second Semester (16 Weeks) | TOTAL UNITS |
|---|---|
| RNSG 244 - Nursing Across the Lifespan I/Theory Course | 5.0 |
| RNSG 245 - Nursing Across the Life Span II/Clinical Course(Advanced Clinical) | 4.0 |
| RNSG 246 - Foundation II: Professional Development | 2.0 |
| RNSG 247- Clinical Leadership | 3.0 |
| TOTALS | 14.0 |
Required Pre-Requisite Courses
The Required pre-requisite courses are:
| Pre-Requisites (For ADN Program) | TOTAL UNITS |
|---|---|
| English, Reading and Composition (College Level) | 3.0 |
| Psychology: General Psychology | 3.0 |
| Sociology or Cultural Anthropology Course | 3.0 |
| Math (College Level): Intermediate Algebra or higher | 3.0 |
| Microbiology with Lab | 4.0 |
| Public Speaking or Speech (Speech or communications course) | 3.0 |
| Human Anatomy with Lab | 4.0 |
| Human Physiology with Lab | 4.0 |
| RNSG200: Transition Course Proposed Offerings *** | 3.5 |
| TOTALS | 30.5 |
| Pre-Requisites (For 30 Unit Option) | TOTAL UNITS |
|---|---|
| Microbiology | 4 |
| Human Physiology | 4 |
Please Note – *A transcript MUST be provided for the above pre-requisite PRIOR to admission and will only be accepted from an accredited institution that is approved by the US Department of Education.
*** This course is only offered at Unitek College.
The LVN to RN Transition Associate Degree Program builds on the VN core curriculum. Successful completion of an approved VN program is required to receive credit units required for the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
| Vocational Nursing Core Courses | |
|---|---|
| Phamacology - Basic | 2 |
| Med Surg I - Theory | 1 |
| Med Surg I - Clinical | 2 |
| Med Surg II - Theory | 1.5 |
| Med Surg II - Clinical | 2.5 |
| Obstetrics-Maternity Nursing - Theory | 0.5 |
| Obstetrics-Maternity Nursing - Clinical | 0.5 |
| Pediatrics Nursing - Theory | 0.5 |
| Pediatrics Nursing - Clinical | 0.5 |
| TOTAL UNITS | 11 |
