Bridging Nursing Care

Catalog description

Advanced placement students (those with a valid Vocational Nursing License in California) are introduced to the new role of nursing. Areas discussed are VN versus RN, theoretical knowledge, nursing roles, and IV therapy skills. Outside preparation and study time, in addition to regular classroom activities, is required to complete the class assignments. The type of outside preparation may take the form of homework assignments, projects, reading, and required studying. *Students who have passed the NCLEX-PN® are awarded 15 units of nursing course (transfer) credits to substitute for ADN101 – Fundamentals of Nursing Care, ADN102-Introduction to Medical/Surgical Nursing Care, and ADN109-Pharmacological Nursing Care. Non Degree Option A non-degree option is available for Licensed Vocational Nurses who meet the college entrance requirements. The student is eligible to take the NCLEX-RN® examination for the registered nurse licensure after completing 29 nursing units at North-West College. Entrance interview with the Program Director/ Assistant Director is required for this option. The College strongly encourages students to complete the Associate of Arts in Nursing program.