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2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Nursing - LPN to RN Track, A.A.S.


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This track is designed to transition licensed practical nurses into a registered nurse career in two semesters. Students must have completed the prerequisite courses described below before acceptance into the program. Students successfully completing the program will be eligible to take the national licensure examination for registered nurses. This track is approved by the Arizona State Board of Nursing and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Admission Requirements

A completed application must be submitted for admission to the LPN to RN Track.

An application may be obtained at any MCC campus from the any MCC campus academic advisor, at the Nursing Department (1795 Civic Center Blvd., Suite 104 Lake Havasu City, AZ, 86403) or online at www.mohave.edu. Call 928.505.3368 for more details.

In addition the applicant must:


  1. Be a graduate of an approved/accredited practical nursing program.
  2. Provide a copy of current LPN license to gain credit for Nursing I and Nursing II (16 credits)
  3. Have one year of experience as a practicing LPN in good standing.
  4. If the applicant has been inactive in nursing for five years or more, the applicant must show evidence of successful completion of a refresher course within the past year.
  5. Achieve an acceptable score on the Test of Essential Academic Skills . (TEAS).

Current LPN Licensure/Certificate: 16


Total Prerequisite Hours: 37-38


Program Requirements


Total Degree Credits: 71-72


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