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The LPN to BSN track is offered in a hybrid format with a combination of traditional on-campus and online courses. The LPN to BSN students will develop and expand their knowledge, skills, and abilities guided by six student-centered program learning outcomes that reflect professional standards and are necessary for success as a professional nurse in today's complex healthcare environment. Graduates of the LPN to BSN program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for RN licensure. By the end of the BSN program, successful graduates will be able to:
Provide patient-centered care for diverse populations to promote health and wellness.
Utilize organizational leadership skills to collaborate with healthcare teams in a community and/or health care agency to promote safe and effective quality care.
Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.
Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.
Apply quality improvement processes to effectively implement patient safety initiatives and affect health system change.
Evaluate professional core values and behaviors that reflect baccalaureate nursing practice.
Completed a Licensed Practical Nursing program with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Minimum 2.0 GPA earned in every nursing course.
Forty-five credits of general education requirements, including:
CHEM& 121 Intro to Chemistry (5 credits)
BIOL& 211 Majors Cellular or BIOL& 160 General Biology (5 credits)
BIOL&241 Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 with lab (5 credits)
BIOL& 242 Human Anatomy & Physiology 2 with lab (5 credits)
BIOL& 260 Microbiology with Lab (5 credits)
MATH& 146 Introduction to Statistics (5 credits)
PSYC& 100 General Psychology (5 credits)
PSYC& 200 Lifespan Psychology (5 credits)
ENGL& 101 Composition General (5 credits)
Current unencumbered LPN licensure in Washington state or can receive licensure by start of the program.
Pay a non-refundable acceptance fee by the designated deadline.
Provide a current Healthcare Provider CPR card. Must include but not be limited to first aid/CPR/AED for adults, children and infants. The CPR card must be instruct CPR for healthcare providers.
Provide documentation of immunizations to the student immunization tracker (for a complete list go to www.wvc.edu/alliedhealth).
Provide background check information to provide clearance for participation in required clinical learning experiences. National background checks must go back at least six years and be submitted within 45 days of acceptance into the program through Complio.
Provide results of a ten-panel drug test from Complio that is not older than 45 days from the start of class.
Complete the allied health packet, which includes: student disclosure form, a child and adult abuse information act disclosure statement, medical record form, student release form and student confidentiality form.
Liability insurance is calculated into tuition and fees annually at the time of registration.
Physical requirements include: ability to lift 50 pounds, carry 20 pounds, sit for four hours and stand for eight to twelve hours.
Is this program approved to train veterans?
Yes
Program languages
English
Certification/license obtained as part of training program
The AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate practice competencies, and the competencies set forth by the Quality and Safety for Nurses (QSEN) initiative.
Certification/license test preparation provided
Graduates of the LPN to BSN program are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) for RN Licensure.
Employment performance results
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Top industries for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Careers for graduates
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Statewide earnings and employment trends for related jobs
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Gender
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Race
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Age
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
Prior education
Data is unavailable for one of several reasons: In some cases, the institution has not provided the Workforce Board with data to independently evaluate program performance. We encourage all schools to provide this data on an annual basis. In other cases, the program joined Career Bridge recently and student data has not been reported yet. In other cases, the program is too small or too new to provide reliable results.
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