LPN to ADN, AAS

Prerequisites and General Education Requirements: 37-42.5 credits

• Current LPN License (20-21.5 credits)

• A minimum grade of “B” is required in each Biology course.

• BIO 23500 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 cr.

• and

• BIO 23600 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 cr.

• (See note below.)
   

• ENG 10303 English Composition I 3 cr.

• (A minimum grade of “C” is required.)
   

• MTH 12000 Intermediate Algebra 4 cr.

•  or  

• MTH 20600 Introduction to Statistics 4 cr.
• or requisite test scores.

• (A minimum grade of “C” is required in any math course.)

•  

• NUR 21417 Nursing Pharmacology 3 cr.

• (A minimum grade of “C+” is required.)

• PSY 10100 Intro to Psychology 3 cr.

• (A minimum grade of “C” is required.)

Nursing Requirements: 25.5 credits

Each course in the program must be passed with a minimum grade of ”C+”.

• NUR 19915 Role Transition 4 cr.
• NUR 22418 Advanced Medical/Surgical II 8 cr.
• NUR 23218 Advanced Maternal/Pediatrics 5.5 cr.
• NUR 24218 Community Mental Health Nursing 4 cr.
• NUR 25218 Nursing Leadership 4 cr.

Total credits: 62.5-68

Sequence of classes

Successful completion of each course with a “C+” or higher grade is required in order to continue in the Nursing Program.

Notes:

• Contact hours vary based on the catalog requirements for the LPN certificate over the past 4 catalogs and whether intermediate algebra was waived due to testing.
• A current PN license is required.
• All nursing programs are subject to change.  Program requirements apply to students accepted into the nursing program in the 2018-2019 academic year. 
• BIO-25000 and BIO-25100 are accepted if both were previously taken and a “B” or better grade was earned in each course or other appropriate course substitution at the discretion of the Director of Nursing.
• RN Pharmacology is required as a prerequisite (NUR-10902 Nursing Pharmacology I and NUR-12900 Nursing Pharmacology II or NUR-21415 Nursing Pharmacology or NUR 21417   Nursing Pharmacology or equivalent coursework based on departmental evaluation and approval).
• Applications are accepted annually between January 15^th and May 15^th for fall admission.  Students need to meet with their academic advisor to begin the application process.  An entrance exam with required score of 850 or higher will be necessary to be accepted into the program. Students are ranked for acceptance into the program based on entrance exam.  Entrance exam may be taken three times; if the applicant does not meet the required score on the 3^rd attempt, the applicant must wait three years to attempt the exam again and be considered for admission. 
• Felony convictions and certain misdemeanor convictions will prohibit admission to the nursing program.  For more information, please check with the Health Sciences Office at healthsciences@kirtland.edu.
• Drug testing and background checks of all students will be required prior to final program acceptance.
• Immunization records and a recent physical exam are required for final admission.
• Please note that the Nursing Program is a Full-Time Program that may require attendance in lecture, lab, or simulation Monday through Sunday at any time. Clinical may be assigned during day or evening hours.  This will require the ability to maintain a flexible schedule from any applicant.  Accommodations for work or personal schedules cannot be guaranteed.

Students should seek additional information and/or advising from their academic advisor. For an appointment, please call (989) 275-5000, ext. 280.