Nursing (LVN/LPN to BSN), Bachelor of Science Degree

Program Location	Los Angeles Main Campus, Orange County Branch Campus, Ontario Branch Campus, Miami, Dallas
Program Credits	120 Credits
Program Length	7 Semesters, 140 Instructional Weeks or 8 Semesters, 160 Instructional Weeks*
Time to Complete	34 Months or 39 Months*

^{*Only available at the Miami Campus}

The LVN/LPN to BSN track is a specialized program of study designed specifically for LVN/LPN Nurses.  A total of 120 semester credits are required in this program to earn the Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).  This program requires the completion of general education courses, nursing courses, and specialized health care occupation courses.  Courses may be taken online, on campus, or in combination.  

The curriculum includes the same general education requirements, including the courses within the area of study, and core nursing courses as the pre-licensure track, except the LVN/LPN to BSN students are not required to complete NURS 100, 101L, 120, and 121L.  Two transition courses are required:  NURS 110 Introduction to Professional Nursing (2 units) and NURS 210L RN Skills Laboratory (1 unit).  Upon satisfactory completion of the courses, LVN/LPN to BSN students will receive 9 units of Advanced Placement Credit (NURS 199) for prior learning.  

 

LVN/LPN to BSN Curriculum

General Education within the Area of Study

PATH 370	Pathophysiology	3
PHIL 434	Medical Ethics and Issues	3
Total Credit Hours:		6

General Education Redesign

Category and Requirements	WCU Course Requirements	Transferable / Options
A1- Written Communication  (5 Semester Credits and 2 Courses Minimum)	ENGL 140 (3):  Written Communication I ENGL 240 (3):  Written Communication II	Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
A2. Oral Communication (2.5 Semester Credits Minimum)	SPCH 142 (3):  Oral Communication	Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
A3. Critical Thinking (2.5 Semester Credits Minimum)	PHIL 341 (3):  Critical Reasoning	Non-transferable
A4. Quantitative  Reasoning (5 Semester Credits and 2 Courses Minimum)	MATH 108 (3):  College Mathematics I MATH 211 (3):  Statistics	Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
B1– Social and Behavioral Sciences / Cultural Diversity, Tradition (8 Semester Credits and 3 Courses Minimum)	PSYC 160 (3):  Psychology PSYC 290 (3):  Life Span Psychology HUM 370 (3):  Cultural Pluralism	Equivalent to PSYC 160 Equivalent to PSYC 290 Any equivalent courses that meet the General Education categorical requirements.
B2. Life and Physical Sciences (12 Semester Credits and 4 Courses, 2 with Labs Minimum)	ANAT 260 (4):  Human Anatomy PHYS 261 (4):  Human Physiology CHEM 280 (4):  Chemistry MICR 290 (4):  General Microbiology	Equivalent to ANAT 260 Equivalent to PHYS 261 Equivalent to CHEM 280 Equivalent to MICR 290
B3. General Education Capstone (3 Semester Credits)	CAPS 401 (3):  General Education Capstone	Non-transferable
A minimum of 46 credits is required for graduation.

* The following course must have been taken in the last 5 years: ANAT 260, CHEM 280, MICR 290, and PHYS 261.

* The following courses are to be taken at WCU:  FYS 001, CAPS 401, PATH 370 and PHIL 341 (petitions for exception may be considered.

Approved Credits

NURS 199D

Advanced Placement Credit (LVN)

9

Core Nursing Courses

NURS 110	Introduction to Professional Nursing	2
NURS 180	Pharmacology	3
NURS 190	Physical Assessment	2
NURS 201	Medical Surgical Nursing-Promoting Wellness	3
NURS 210L-AB	RN Skills Laboratory	2
NURS 211L	Medical Surgical Nursing	3
NURS 222	Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Ill C	3
NURS 223L	Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Mentally Pra	2
NURS 225	Nutrition in Health and Disease	3
NURS 306	Expanding Family and Community (OB)	2
NURS 307	Developing Family and Community (PEDS)	2
NURS 316L-A	Expanding and Developing Family and Community Practicum (OB)	1.5
NURS 317L-A	Developing Family and Community Practicum (PEDS)	1.5
NURS 340	Public Health Nursing	3
NURS 342L	Public Health Nursing Practicum	2
NURS 350	Research in Nursing	3
NURS 420	Principles of Leadership and Management	3
NURS 431	Disaster Management	2
NURS 440	Issues and Trends in Nursing	3
NURS 480	Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Critically Ill	3
NURS 481L	Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing: Promoting Wellness in the Crit Pr	3
NURS 491L	Integration of Nursing Practices	2
NURS 492	Nursing Capstone	2
NURS 493	Integration of Nursing Concepts	3
Total Credit Hours:		59.0

NURS 210L: (LVN/LPN to BSN students only)

Note: Upon satisfactory completion of the transition courses (NURS 110 and NURS 210L), the LVN/LPN to BSN student will receive 9 units of Advanced Placement Credit (NURS 199D or NURS 199E).

Program Credit Distribution (LVN/LPN-BSN)

Approved Credits from Previous Licensure	9.0
General Education Semester Credits	46.0
General Education within the Area of Study	6.0
Core Nursing Courses	59.0
Total Program Semester Credits	120.0