Reedley College Catalog 2018-19

137 Associate Degree and Certificate Programs 2018-2019 Catalog Nursing LVN-RN (MAJOR #R.4520.AS ) ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE The nursing profession is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is a profession that believes in the prevention of illness, caring for those who are acutely ill, and helping people with long-term rehabilitative problems to live in the healthiest way possible. Nursing is both a science and an art. The LVN to RN nursing program consists of integrated lectures, labs, and clinicals conducted in selected local hospitals and health agencies. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Upon satisfactory completion of the degree requirements of the college, the AS degree in Nursing will be awarded. The Associate Degree Nurse is prepared to coordinate, plan and provide nursing care in hospitals and community settings. The Registered Nurse assists clients with personal care, provides teaching and counseling to prevent illness and promote health, and performs specialized treatments and procedures. Registered Nurses function as team leaders and direct the care provided by Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing assistants (CNAs), as well as unlicensed health-care workers. RN 74 Geriatric Nursing Theory ................... 1.5 RN 75 Intermediate Medical- Surgical Nursing ................................... 5 RN 77 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing ............................................... 3.5 RN 78 Foundations of Multicultural Nursing Care ........................................ 1 RN 79 Nursing Skills Lab I .............................. .5 RN 85 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing .................................................. 6 RN 87 Maternal and Child Nursing ................. 4 RN 88 Nursing Leadership and Management ........................................ 1 RN 89 Nursing Skills Lab II ............................. .5 RN 160 LVN to RN Role Transition ................... 2 PSY 2 General Psychology............................... 3 One of the following Courses .................................................. 3 PHIL 1C Ethics ......................................... 3 PHIL 1CH Honors Ethics ............................ 3 Select one Nutrition course .................................................... 3 FN 35 Nutrition and Health ................. 3 FN 40 Nutrition ................................... 3 Select one Communication course ......................................... 3 COMM 1 Public Speaking ........................ 3 COMM 2 Interpersonal Communication ......................... 3 Select one course....................................................................... 3 ANTHRO 2 Cultural Anthropology .............. 3 SOC 1A Introduction to Sociology ......... 3 Total Units 43 Additional Information Students applying for admission must be graduates of a State Accredited LVN program, hold current LVN license, and have attained a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of “C+” (2.5) or better in completed college work. All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. All coursework in Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, and Chemistry must have been completed within the last five years. Prospective applicants must also take the Test of Essential Academic skills (T.E.A.S.) with a minimum score of 62%. Advisors: Day (Madera), Kato-Gee (Madera) LVN-RN (MAJOR #R.4520.CA) CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The nursing profession is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is a profession that believes in the prevention of illness, caring for those who are acutely ill, and helping people with long-term rehabilitative problems to live in the healthiest way possible. Nursing is both a science and an art. The LVN to RN nursing program consists of integrated lectures, labs, and clinicals conducted in selected local hospitals and health agencies. Upon successful completion of the program students are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). Upon satisfactory completion of the degree requirements of the college, the AS degree in Nursing will be awarded. The Associate Degree Nurse is prepared to coordinate, plan and provide nursing care in hospitals and community settings. The Registered Nurse assists clients with personal care, provides teaching and counseling to prevent illness and promote health, and performs specialized treatments and procedures. Registered Nurses function as team leaders and direct the care provided by Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), nursing assistants (CNAs), as well as unlicensed health-care workers. RN 74 Geriatric Nursing Theory ................... 1.5 RN 75 Intermediate Medical- Surgical Nursing ................................... 5 RN 77 Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing ............................................... 3.5 RN 78 Foundations of Multicultural Nursing Care ........................................ 1 RN 79 Nursing Skills Lab I .............................. .5 RN 85 Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing .................................................. 6