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| • | Susan Jones, RN |
| • | Sharon Morfesi, RN |
| • | Monty Gross, RN, CNE, Ph.D. |
| • | Linda Rickabaugh, RN |
| • | Gelene Thompson, RN |
| • | Dee Stewart, RN |
| • | Claire Corbin, RN |
| • | Brose Sleeper, RN |
| • | Anita Kessler, RN |
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Home > Nursing > LPN to Associate Degree in Nursing |
 
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| LPN to Associate Degree in Nursing |
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 Licensed practical nurses build upon previous experience and education to complete an associate degree in nursing. General education courses provide important tools for use in nursing practice. Nursing knowledge is built on a foundation in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, behavioral sciences, communication and basic mathematics to assure a basis for understanding and responding appropriately to health needs of clients. Nursing courses begin with an initial summer transition course which provides the knowledge, skills and values necessary for transition into registered professional nursing. Students enter into second-level nursing courses in the fall semester. Nursing course challenge opportunities are provided within the program. The nursing courses can be completed in as little as three semesters. Graduates of the LPN to Associate Degree in Nursing program will be prepared for the challenge of passing the National Council Licensing Examination-Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN) for licensure and for entering a practice field that requires the ability to synthesize extensive knowledge, skills and values. The faculty of the department is committed to working with students to help them achieve educational and clinical practice goals.
If you are interested in becoming a licensed practical nurse, Jefferson College of health Sciences is also home to Practical Nursing Program. Students who graduate from the Practical Nursing Program are eligible to apply to the JCHS LPN to Associate Degree in Nursing program. The Practical Nursing program offers a 12-month program in the most advanced heathcare facilties in Southwest Virginia. |
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Program Goals
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 Upon completion of the associate degree program, the graduate will:
1. Apply current knowledge from nursing science, the humanities, social and natural sciences in
providing nursing care.
2. Perform comprehensive client assessment by collecting information from multiple sources to
establish a foundation for provision of client care.
3. Provide safe, competent care and promote positive client outcomes using critical thinking to
make clinical decisions.
4. Demonstrate accountability for ethical and professional standards of nursing.
5. Teach the client and significant support person(s) in order to promote and facilitate informed decision making, achieve positive outcomes, and promote self-care activities.
6. Demonstrate caring behaviors toward the client, significant support person(s), peers and other members of the healthcare team.
7. Demonstrate effective communication skills to exchange information verbally, non-verbally, in writing and through information technology, directed toward promoting positive health outcomes.
8. Manage client care as a member of the healthcare team, effectively utilizing resources to meet client needs and to support organizational outcomes.
9. Collaborate with the client, significant support person(s) and members of the health care team to achieve positive client outcomes.
10. Use contemporary technology safely in nursing practice.
11. Use evidence-based information to support clinical decision making.
12. Recognize the impact of social, economic, legal, and political factors on the delivery of healthcare.
13. Value life-ling learning and professional development.
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Program Highlights
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· Accredited by National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC)
· Advanced placement credits awarded for prior educational preparation and licensure as an LPN
· Nursing course challenge opportunities are available
· Nursing courses can be completed in as little as three semesters
· Nursing courses are supported by distance learning to increase flexibility
· Individualized faculty advising for all nursing students
· Small clinical groups enhance student/faculty relationships
· Attractive Financial Aid options available for all students
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Prerequisites
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· Program Prerequisites
· Current licensure as an LPN is required for admission
· Nursing Transition Course Prerequisites
· Anatomy & Physiology I & II is required prior to enrolling in NSG 200
· Second Level Nursing Course Prerequisites
· Microbiology, Developmental Psychology and Social Issues in Healthcare must be completed prior to enrolling in second year nursing courses
· May be taken concurrently with Nursing Transition Course
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