Page 165 of Antelope Valley College 1995-1996 Catalog by Antelope Valley Community College Lancaster California

Nursing 163 NOTE: MICRO 1 and PHYSIO 1 are prerequisites to NS 3A and NS 3C. NS 3A, Developmental and Health Deviation Self-care Requisites Related to Mental Health of the Adolescent and Adult (3.5) NS 3C, Health Deviation Self-care Requisites in Acute Illness (3.5) NS 4, Leadership and Management Skills in the Care of Adults with Health Deviation Self-care Requisites (14) A minimum grade of C is required in all courses. NS 3, Nursing Transition, is strongly recommended for LVNs. B. Advanced Placement 1. An LVN admitted into the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program can elect to receive 16 units of credit for his/her LVN coursework. The 16 units of credit will be posted on the transcript after successful completion of NS 3A, 3B, and 3C. The 16 units of credit for the LVN coursework is consistent with the catalog listing for credit granted for NS 1, 2A, and 2B in the Associate Degree Nursing Program. 2. Selection will be based on a lottery system and on space availability. Application Procedure Refer to the nursing brochure for details. Advanced Placement Minimum Entrance Requirements 1. Graduation from high school or an approved equivalent. 2. Eligibility for ENGL 1A on the AVC assessment test, or minimum grade of C in appropriate college course: ENGL 50BR4. 3. Eligibility for MATH C on the AVC assessment test, or minimum grade of C in appropriate college course: MATH A. 4. Completion of college level ANAT 1 with a minimum grade of C. 5. Completion of college level PHYSIO 1 with a minimum grade of C. 6. Completion of college level MICRO 1 7. Completion of *NS 3 with a minimum with a minimum grade of C. grade of C. NS 3 is offered in the summer session. Applicants may enroll in this class after receiving acceptance letter to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. C. Entrance into the Generic Associate An LVN can elect to enter the generic Associate Degree Nursing Program, i.e., Nursing Science 1. Degree Nursing Program LVN Entering Generic Program Minimum Entrance Requirements 1. Graduation from high school or an approved equivalent. 2. Eligibility for ENGL 1A on the AVC assessment test, or minimum grade of C in appropriate college course: ENGL 50BR4. 3. Eligibility for MATH C on the AVC assessment test, or minimum grade of C in appropriate college course: MATH A. 4. Completion of college level ANAT 1 with a minimum grade of C. 5. Completion of college level PHYSIO 1 with a minimum grade of C. NOTE: MICRO 1 must be completed before progression to the second semes ter. Application Procedure Refer to the nursing brochure for details. Selection Procedure Refer to the nursing brochure for details. Curriculum-Registered Nursing NOTE: ANAT 1 and PHYSIO 1 are prerequisites for the nursing program. First Semester (16 units) ENGL 1 A, Freshman Composition (3) MICRO 1, General Microbiology (5) NS 1, Principles of Nursing Science (8) Second Semester (17 units) NS 2A, Self-care: Women and NS 2B, Self-Care Theory and Patients PHIL 6A, Introduction to Philosophy (3) PSYCH 1, General Psychology (3) Diversity Studies (3) Newborns (4) With Chronic Illness (4) Third Semester (16.5 units) NS 3A, Developmental and Health Deviation Self-care Requisites Related to Mental Health of the Adolescent and Adult (3.5) NS 3B, Developmental and Health Deviation Self-care Requisites for Children (3.5) NS 3C, Health Deviation Self-care Requisites in Acute Illness (3.5) SOC 1, Introduction to Sociology (3) SPCO 1, Introduction to Public Speaking (3) Fourth Semester (14 units) NS 4, Leadership and Management Skills in the Care of Adults With Health Deviation Self-care Requisites (14) These courses may be taken prior to enrollment in the program. Vocational Nursing An associate degree with a major in Vocational Nursing is not available. Students completing the Vocational Nursing certificate program are eligible to receive an associate in science degree with a major in natural sciences provided all other degree requirements are satisfied. Some courses in the certificate program can be used to satisfy general education requirements. Transfer Students who are planning to pursue a bachelors degree in Nursing and need to meet the general education requirements of the California State University system should plan their programs individually with a counselor early in their enrollment.

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