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Classification of Instructional Programs Code (CIP): 51.3801 (Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN))
Standard Occupational Classification Code (SOC): 29-1141.00 (Registered Nurses)
Clock Hours: 1580
Quarter Credits: 99.0
Method of Delivery: Blended
Number of Weeks: 80*
*Weeks May Be Extended Depending on Holiday Schedules
A total of 99 quarter credits are required to earn the Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ADN), which includes completion of general education, fundamentals of nursing, beginning, intermediate, and advanced medical/surgical nursing, obstetrics and pediatrics, mental health, geriatrics, community health nursing, and leadership with co-requisite clinical practicums for each course. Selected courses in the ADN program will be in a fully online delivery format. In preparation for the online courses, students must:
The objective of this program is to provide students with the appropriate general education, didactic theory, and hands-on skills required to begin a career as a professional nurse.
The ADN program teaches students to use critical thinking, clinical reasoning and the nursing process to deliver evidence-based, patient-centered care for diverse patients in common and emerging health care settings. Using Dorothea Orem’s Theory of Self-Care, students, in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members, assist patients through self-care deficits and health deviations. Students will learn to use informatics to communicate, access, monitor and evaluate patient data.
The nursing program is divided into eight 10-week quarters and is in a blended format with each course sharing a percentage of instruction online and a percentage of instruction face to face. Graduates of this program may pursue entry-level positions as Registered Nurses in a variety of health care settings.
In the state of California, all applicants for RN licensure must qualify for and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN), which relates to the practice of registered nursing.
Completion of the program is acknowledged by the awarding of an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing.
The LVN may desire to complete the entire Registered Nursing curriculum beginning with the first semester of the program. Other options for the LVN include the following:
Option 1: LVN Advanced Placement – Associate of Science in Nursing Degree
Students who select the LVN Option 1 may be granted a maximum of 8 units of required Nursing Science coursework, for credit only. The 8 units would include the following courses: Fundamentals of nursing (8 units).LVN Advanced placement applicants must meet ADN program prerequisites and course requirements including an overall cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 for all college coursework. Prior to being considered for admission to the LVN Advanced Placement ADN program the LVN applicant must successful pass ACC's Clinical Readiness Bridge Course.
The following prerequisites must be completed before beginning the program:
After completion of these courses, the student will begin the ADN program in term three (3). This option allows for career mobility to assist the Licensed Vocational Nurse to advance to the Registered Nurse level. Upon successful completion, the student is awarded an Associate of Science Degree and is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN for licensure in the State of California. Admission to Option 1 is based on space availability.
Option 1 ACC LVN Advanced Placement Curriculum Guide | Credits | General Education | General Education within Area of Study | Area of Study | |||
10 Week Quarters | |||||||
Term 3 | |||||||
Pharm 113 | Pharmacology | 4 |
| X | |||
NURS113 | Beginning Med./Surgical | 4 | X | ||||
NURS113C | Beginning Med./Surgical | 4 | X | ||||
Term 4 | |||||||
NURS 116 | Behavioral Health Nursing | 4 |
|
| X | ||
NURS 116C | Behavioral Health Nursing Lab/Clinical | 4 |
|
| X | ||
PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology | 4 | X |
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Term 5 | |||||||
NURS115 | Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing | 4 |
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NURS115C | Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing Lab/clinical | 4 |
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HUM118 | Cultural Pluralism | 4 |
| X |
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Term 6 | |||||||
SOCY116 | Introduction to Sociology | 4 | X | ||||
NURS114 | Maternal/Child Nursing | 4 | |||||
NURS114C | Maternal/Child Nursing | 4 | |||||
Term 7 | |||||||
NURS 117 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing | 4 |
|
| X | ||
NURS 117C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Lab/Clinical | 4 |
|
| X | ||
Term 8 | |||||||
NURS 118 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II Leadership | 4 |
|
| X | ||
NURS 118C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II Lab/Clinical | 4 |
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| X | ||
SPCH117 | Oral Communication | 4 |
| X |
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NURS102 | Professional Communication & Role Transition ADV Seminar | 2 | |||||
Total Program Quarter Credits | 70 |
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Option 2: LVN to Non-Degree Nurse (45 Quarter Unit option)
Prior to admission, an LVN applicant will meet with the DON who provides objective counseling for the 45 unit option. Persons interested in this curriculum option are advised that a degree will not be granted, a certificate will not be given, and the student will not be a graduate of the ADN nursing program. A transcript which documents the required courses completed for RN licensure will be available. Completion of this option may not be recognized for RN licensure outside of California.
Each candidate will be assessed individually including review of LVN transcripts and other Advanced Placement Criteria by the DON and Admissions Committee. Admission to Option 2 is based on space availability.
Students who have chosen the 45 unit LVN Option 2 must have a current unencumbered LVN license in the State of California and must have successfully completed the required coursework with a minimum grade of C. IV Certification is recommended.
Option 2 ACC LVN 45 Unit RN Curriculum Guide | Credits | General Education | General Education within Area of Study | Area of Study | ||
10 Week Quarters | ||||||
Term 1 | ||||||
PHYS11 | Human Physiology with lab | 4 | X | |||
Term 2 | ||||||
MICR112 | General Microbiology with Lab | 4 | X | |||
Term 3 | ||||||
PHARM113 | Pharmacology | 4 |
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| X | |
Term 4 | ||||||
NURS116 | Behavioral Health and Geriatric Nursing | 4 |
|
| X | |
NURS116C | Behavioral Health and Geriatric Nursing Lab/Clinical | 4 |
|
| X | |
Term 7 | ||||||
NURS117 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing | 4 |
|
| X | |
NURS117C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing Lab/Clinical | 4 |
|
| X | |
Term 8 | ||||||
NURS118C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II Leadership | 4 |
|
| X | |
NURS118C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II Lab/Clinical | 4 |
|
| X | |
Total Program Quarter Credits | 36 |
Program Location: Los Angeles
Course Number | Title | Clock Hours | Quarter Credits |
---|---|---|---|
ENGL100 | Written Communications I † | 40 | 4.0 |
MATH100 | College Mathematics I | 40 | 4.0 |
PSYC100 | Introduction to Psychology † | 40 | 4.0 |
SOCY116 | Introduction to Sociology † | 40 | 4.0 |
SPCH117 | Oral Communication † | 40 | 4.0 |
HUM118 | Cultural Pluralism † | 40 | 4.0 |
Totals | 240 | 24.0 |
Course Number: ENGL100 | |
---|---|
Title | Written Communications I † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: MATH100 | |
Title | College Mathematics I |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: PSYC100 | |
Title | Introduction to Psychology † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: SOCY116 | |
Title | Introduction to Sociology † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: SPCH117 | |
Title | Oral Communication † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: HUM118 | |
Title | Cultural Pluralism † |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
TOTALS | |
Clock Hours | 240 |
Quarter Credits | 24.0 |
Course Number | Title | Clock Hours | Clinical Hours | Quarter Credits |
---|---|---|---|---|
NURS101 | Professional Communication & Role Transition Seminar | 10 | 0 | 1.0 |
ANAT111 | Human Anatomy | 50 | 0 | 4.0 |
PHYS111 | Human Physiology | 50 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS112 | Fundamentals of Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS112C | Fundamentals of Nursing, Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
MICR112 | General Microbiology | 50 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS113 | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS113C | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
PHARM113 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS114 | Maternal/Child Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS114C | Maternal/Child Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
NURS115 | Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS115C | Intermediate Medical/Surgical, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
NURS116 | Behavioral Health Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS116C | Behavioral Health Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
NURS117 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing | 40 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS117C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
NURS118 | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II/Leadership | 40 | 0 | 4.0 |
NURS118C | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II, Lab/Clinical | 120 | 120 | 4.0 |
NURS102 | Professional Communication & Role Transition Advanced Seminar | 20 | 0 | 2.0 |
Totals | 1340 | 840 | 75.0 |
Course Number: NURS101 | |
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Title | Professional Communication & Role Transition Seminar |
Clock Hours | 10 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 1.0 |
Course Number: ANAT111 | |
Title | Human Anatomy |
Clock Hours | 50 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: PHYS111 | |
Title | Human Physiology |
Clock Hours | 50 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS112 | |
Title | Fundamentals of Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS112C | |
Title | Fundamentals of Nursing, Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: MICR112 | |
Title | General Microbiology |
Clock Hours | 50 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS113 | |
Title | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS113C | |
Title | Beginning Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: PHARM113 | |
Title | Pharmacology for Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS114 | |
Title | Maternal/Child Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS114C | |
Title | Maternal/Child Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS115 | |
Title | Intermediate Medical/Surgical Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS115C | |
Title | Intermediate Medical/Surgical, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS116 | |
Title | Behavioral Health Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS116C | |
Title | Behavioral Health Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS117 | |
Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS117C | |
Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS118 | |
Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II/Leadership |
Clock Hours | 40 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS118C | |
Title | Advanced Medical/Surgical Nursing II, Lab/Clinical |
Clock Hours | 120 |
Clinical Hours | 120 |
Quarter Credits | 4.0 |
Course Number: NURS102 | |
Title | Professional Communication & Role Transition Advanced Seminar |
Clock Hours | 20 |
Clinical Hours | 0 |
Quarter Credits | 2.0 |
TOTALS | |
Clock Hours | 1340 |
Clinical Hours | 840 |
Quarter Credits | 75.0 |
† Courses offered online.
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 99.0
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