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What is a Registered Nurse? What are their duties?

Unitek College's Registered Nursing Program is an LVN to RN Transition program for currently licensed LVN's to obtain an Associate of Science in Nursing to become employed as a Registered Nurse.

The program consists of 2 semesters, each being 16 weeks with approximately 27 to 40 hours per week for Theory, clinical and lab. 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 score on the TEAS Admissions exam

Achieve a passing score of 70% or higher in the ATI-PN Comprehensive Predictor - Proctored

ADN candidates take comprehensive administered within the RNSG300 transition course

30 Unit Candidate must complete 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 contact an admissions representative for dates)

STEP 2A: Financial Pre-Qualification Check

STEP 2B: Submission of all the following documentation:

Provide Sealed Official transcripts from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 for the following science courses (Microbiology with lab, Human Anatomy with lab, & Human Physiology with a lab) Students will be permitted to repeat only one of the three science courses in order to achieve the 2.5 average GPA for Science. A "W" will be considered an enrollment. This policy is also applicable to 30-unit applicants.

Provide Sealed Official transcripts from an accredited institution with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher for all science and remaining pre-requisite & vocational nursing courses.

Provide proof of an active license as a California Licensed Vocational Nurse

Provide proof of the following immunizations:

Submit completed LVN to RN Physical Examination Form

Proof of Immunizations (Description provided)

Proof of CPR

IV Certification

The Required pre-requisite courses are:

The pre-requisite courses are required to be complete prior to applying for admission to the program.

Pre-Requisites (For ADN Program)	TOTAL UNITS
English, Reading and Composition (College Level)	3.0
Psychology: General Psychology	3.0
Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology Course	3.0
Math - Intermediate Algebra or College Level	3.0
Microbiology	4.0
Speech: Oral Communication, Interpersonal Communications or Public Speaking	3.0
Human Anatomy	4.0
Human Physiology	4.0
RNSG200: Transition course ***	3.5
TOTALS	30.5

Pre-Requisites (For 30 Unit Option)	TOTAL UNITS
Microbiology	4
Human Physiology	4

Please Note - Pre Requisites will only be accepted from an accredited institution that is approved by the US Department of Education.

*** 30 Unit option Enrollments are not eligible to take these courses.

Credit Granting For LVN Education:

Credit granted with successful passing of the ATI-PN Comprehensive Predictor Proctored (applicable for ADN)

Course Description	TOTAL UNITS
Totals	11

The following core courses are required to be taken at Unitek College (32.5 Units):

SEMESTER 1	TOTAL SEMESTER UNITS
RNSG 232 – Foundations 1	1.5
RNSG 234 – Nursing Across the Lifespan – Theory	5
RNSG 235 – Nursing Across the Lifespan – Clinical	4.5
RNSG 238 – Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing – Theory	2
RNSG 239 – Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing - Clinical	1.5
Semester Total	14.5

SEMESTER 1	TOTAL SEMESTER UNITS
RNSG 244 - Nursing Across the Lifespan II- Theory: Individuals & Family/Complex Needs	5
RNSG 245 - Nursing Across the Lifespan II/Clinical Course	4
RNSG 246 - Foundation II: Professional Development	2
RNSG 247 - Foundations II: Preceptorship	3
Semester Total	14

TEAS Admissions exam

Unitek College considers 70% a passing score for entrance to the LVN to RN program
The Exam can take up to 3.5 hours depending on students work pace. Please allow enough time on your exam day to complete the exam.
Students should aim to receive the highest possible exam score as it does factor into the program admissions process.

Upcoming Test Dates:

You must reserve a seat before attending, please call our main Unitek College healthcare line at 888-735-4355, to reserve your seat today.

Date	Location	Test Time
August 25, 2010	Fremont	04:00 PM
September 9, 2010	Fremont	04:00 PM
September 18, 2010	Fremont	12:00 PM
September 21, 2010	Sacramento	08:00 AM
September 22, 2010	Fremont	04:00 PM

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