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Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. (LVN-RN Advanced Placement Program Option)
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Nursing webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Associate Degree Nursing AAS (LVN-RN Advanced Placement Program Option). This guided pathway does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Associate Degree Nursing (LVN-RN Advanced Placement Program Option). Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The Associate Degree Nursing Program is a four semester, 60 credit hour program leading to the Associate of Applied Sciences Degree. The program prepares graduates to be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN Examination to become licensed as a Registered Nurse (R.N.) in Texas. Courses that complete the Degree are noted below and must all be completed with a grade of “C" or better.
A Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) may complete the Associate Degree Nursing Program (LVN to RN). LVN's who are accepted to the Advanced Placement Program transition into the second semester of the Associate Degree curriculum to complete the final three semesters of the traditional Associate Degree Nursing program. The student must have a valid unrestricted/unencumbered LVN license. Upon completion of the LVN-RN Advanced Placement Program, the student will be awarded an additional 8 semester credit hours of equivalency (articulated) credit for the following courses: RNSG 1413, RNSG 1105 and RNSG 1360. This 1.5 year/3 semester curriculum completes the 60 hours required for an Associate in Applied Science Degree (AAS), Associate Degree Nursing (LVN-RN Advanced Placement Program Option). Courses that complete this option are noted following the degree plan for students who are pursuing an Associate Degree to be a registered nurse.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
PREREQUISITES
BIOL 2401 – Anatomy and Physiology I Prior to registration you must earn a grade of “C" or better in BIOL 1406. This is a Core course.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
CHOOSE ONE:
- MATH 1314 – College Algebra This is a Core course. OR
- MATH 1342 – Elementary Statistical Methods This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
CHOOSE ONE:
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course. OR
- PSYC 2314 – Lifespan Growth & Development This is a Core course.
PREREQUISITES ACTION ITEMS
- Applicants must complete the prerequisite courses with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must meet the conditions of Application Eligibility to apply to the nursing program.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Clinical course.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 2
RNSG 1144 – Nursing Skills II
RNSG 1441 – Common Concepts of Adult Health
RNSG 2362 – Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
BIOL 2402 – Anatomy and Physiology II Prior to registration you must complete BIOL 2401. This is a Core course.
BIOL 2420 – Microbiology for Non-Science Majors Prior to registration you must complete BIOL 1406 or BIOL 2401. This is a Core course.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Clinical course.
Total Hours: 16
SEMESTER 3
RNSG 1160 – Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
RNSG 2213 – Mental Health Nursing
RNSG 2208 – Maternal/Newborn Nursing and Women's Health
RNSG 2161 – Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
RNSG 2201 – Care of Children and Families
RNSG 2160 – Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Clinical course.
Total Hours: 9
SEMESTER 4
RNSG 1443 – Complex Concepts of Adult Health
RNSG 2360 – Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse This is the capstone course for this award.
RNSG 2121 – Professional Nursing: Leadership and Management
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
Upon successful completion of RNSG 2360, the student will be awarded an additional 8 semester credit hours of equivalency (articulated) credit for the following courses:
RNSG 1413 – Foundations for Nursing Practice
RNSG 1105 – Nursing Skills I
RNSG 1360 – Clinical-Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the Associate Degree Nursing A.A.S. (LVN-RN Advanced Placement Program Option)
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 19
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS