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Submitter's Information

Name

Jesse Lopez

Title

Dean

Region

San Diego/Imperial

College

San Diego City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Jesse Lopez

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Associate Degree of LVN-RN (Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse-Advancement Placement)

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Registered Nursing (123010)

Projected Start Date

08/19/24

Catalog Description

Nursing is a profession which provides health care to individuals of all ages. Nursing encompasses many activities including health promotion, health maintenance, health care during illness and injury and rehabilitation. Nurses apply knowledge for ethical behavior. The nursing program emphasize the nursing didactic and clinical practice for direct patient care.

Enrollment Completer Projections

The department anticipates 20 LVN-RN Nursing  graduates.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

Upon completion of the program, the graduate will:

 1.  Apply concepts and skills to successfully pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Measurable Outcome: At least 80% of the SDCC Nursing Student swill score at least 96% or greater predicted probability of passing the NCLEX on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.

2.  Make clinical judgments and management decisions to ensure accurate and safe client care. Measurable Outcome: The group score in the areas of Health Promotion and Maintenance and Safety and Infection Control will remain 80% or greater on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.

3.  Practice within the ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks of the professional nursing practice. Measurable Outcome: The group score in the areas of Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies and Reduction of Risk Potential will remain 80% or greater on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.

4.  Use standards of nursing practice to perform and evaluate client care in entry-level practice. Measurable Outcome:  The group score in the areas of Basic Care and Comfort and Management of Care will remain 80% or greater on the ATI Comprehensive Predictor proctored exam on the first attempt.

5.  Participate in life-long learningMeasurable Outcome:  At least 25% of the program graduates will report enrollment into a baccalaureate nursing education and/or certification in the discipline of nursing within one-year of graduation.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

20

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

51-52

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

This proposal was created to align our nursing degree curriculum with industry and licensing standards and LMI.

Program Requirements

Program Requirements: Nursing Courses (LVN to RN Transition Program)

CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
NRSE 235LVN to RN Transition2.01/2
NRSE 240Medical/Surgical Nursing III4.51/3
NRSE 242Mental Health & Gerontological4.51/3
NRSE 244Medical/Surgical Nursing IV4.52/4
NRSE 246Leadership in Nursing4.52/4
    Total Units: 20 units


Prerequisites: Science Courses

CourseTitleUnits
Biology 230 Human Anatomy4.0
Biology 235Human Physiology4.0
Biology 205Microbiology5.0
  Total Units: 13


Additional Courses Required for the Associate Degree:

CourseTitleUnits
English 101Reading and Composition3.0
PsychologyGeneral Psychology3.0
Speech 103 or 135Oral Communication or Interpersonal Communication3.0
Sociology 101 or 110 or Anthropology 103Principle of Sociology or Contemporary Social Problems, or Introduction to Cultural Anthropology3.0
HumanitiesSee SDCC Catalog for Course Options3.0
Math 119 or 119XElementary Statistics3.0 or 4.0
  Total Units: 18 or 19

Supporting Documents

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Submission Details

Published at

03/11/24 - 12:12 PM

Status

Recommended

Return to Drafts

Please list the reason(s) for returning "Associate Degree of LVN-RN (Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse-Advancement Placement)". to Jesse Lopez's drafts. This message will be sent to jlopez006@sdccd.edu

Comments, Documents, Voting

Comments

All Comments


SW

Susan Wyche   ·  03/15/24

Palomar College endorses.

AB

Alex Berry   ·  03/14/24

Mesa supports!

GD

George Dowden   ·  03/11/24

Cuyamaca endorses giving it official status!

DAT

Dr. Al Taccone   ·  03/11/24

MiraCosta College endorses bringing this additional opportunity for students to earn credentials that will close the employment gaps.

JE

John Edwards   ·  03/11/24

San Diego City College submitted the appropriate LMI from the COE. The COE recommends proceeding with developing a new program because 1) there is a supply gap; 2) there is a high number of annual job openings; and 3) entry-level wages are above the living wage for these occupations

JL

Jesse Lopez   ·  03/11/24

This nursing program was originally created by SDCC in 2016. You can view the original program outline here: https://www.curricunet.com/SDCCD/reports/degree_report2.cfm?programs_id=3258 During the department's recent attempt to finalize a program modification, it was discovered SDCC never pursued regional endorsement for this CTE program when it was created. In an attempt to rectify the oversight, SDCC has decided to send the program to the region for endorsement. Please contact me if any additional details are needed.