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2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 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.  A majority of students will be required to travel to other cities, including Las Vegas, Nevada, for a portion of their clinical experiences.  In addition, students may be required to attend mandatory training/orientation at various clinical sites or the Nursing Department laboratory before the official opening of the semester session.  NOTE:  Computer and Internet accessibility and use are required..
 

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 academic advisor, at the Nursing Department (1801 Detroit Avenue, Kingman, AZ 86401), or online at www.mohave.edu. Call 928.681.5635 for more details.

Total Prerequisite Hours: 37-38


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 License*/Certificate: 16


Program Requirements


Total Degree Credits: 71-72


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