1. Official high school diploma, GED or high school equivalency certificate.
2. Official college transcripts.
3. Graduate of an approved vocational nursing program or the equivalent as determined by
the school.
4. Proof of clear and active LVN license (copy).
5. Transcript evaluation. Completion of a Transcript
Evaluation Form. Instructions: How to Run a DegreeWorks Transcript Evaluation for Nursing Program Prerequisites. You will need to submit a copy of your completed transcript evaluation with your application packet. ***Please note that standard evaluation time is 4-8 weeks AFTER official transcripts (unofficial transcripts for COS classes only) are received at COS’s Enrollment Services; although evaluations are approached in a timely manner-completion time can be impacted by the prime registration periods.
6. Drug screening clearance and background clearance prior to the start of the program.
7. Pre-admission academic testing. (T.E.A.S. V)
8. Completion of the following classes with an overall grade point average of 2.5 with no grade less than a "C" for each course, and no more than one repetition of any of these courses. Repetition allowed ONLY if the first attempt is a C, D, F, FW:
9. American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR card valid for the duration of the program
10. Pass a physical exam (forms are available in the Nursing Office) and verification of required immunizations: Chicken Pox, annual Influenza, MMR, Tdap, Hep. B series of 3, annual TB skin test (within 2 months of program start date)
Courses Required for Associate Degree Nursing Completion (These classes must be completed prior to submitting a program application)
Sociology (SOC 1001 or SOC 1002 or approved course)
Psychology (PSY 1001 or PSY 1033 or approved course )
Speech (COMS 1100, COMS 1200, or COMS 1300 or approved course)
Mathematics - one AA degree general education course
Arts & Humanities - one IGETC Area 3 Arts and Humanities course
Diversity - enrollment and completion of ADN (LVN-RN Step-Up) program completes this requirement.
PE/Wellness -Complete one unit from: PEAC or PEFI
Reading (READ 0990 or approved course with a C grade or better OR score of 90 or higher on the reading portion of the COMPASS assessment.)
Academic Renewal Policy College of the Siskiyous has an Academic Renewal Policy, please
contact Counseling Services for details.
| Summer Semester | Units |
|
| NURS 1021 | Role Transition | 3 |
| First Semester | ||
| NURS 1031 | Community Mental Health Nursing | 5.5 |
| NURS 1032 | Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing | 6.5 |
| Second Semester | ||
| NURS 1541 | Advanced Maternal Child Nursing | 4.5 |
| NURS 1542 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing | 6.5 |
Upon successful completion of the program, students will receive an Associate of Science degree in Nursing and be eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination - Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN).
To learn about the application process for this program, contact the Nursing Office at (530) 841-5929.
Visit www.siskiyous.edu/class/nursing/ for further information.
Associate Degree Major: LVN-RN Step Up| Required Program: | Units |
|
| NURS 1021 | Role Transition | 3 |
| NURS 1031 | Community Mental Health Nursing | 5.5 |
| NURS 1032 | Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing | 6.5 |
| NURS 1541 | Advanced Maternal Child Nursing | 4.5 |
| NURS 1542 | Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing | 6.5 |
| Prerequisites: | ||
| BIO 2700 | Human Anatomy | 4 |
| BIO 2800 | Human Physiology | 5 |
| BIO 2600 | Microbiology | 4 |
ENGL 1001 |
College Composition | 3 |
Students must have an overall grade point average of 2.5 for Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and the Microbiology courses with no grade less than a "C" for each course. One repetition of one of these sciences courses is allowed, ONLY if the first attempt is a C, D, F, FW.
For an Associate Degree in Nursing, students must also complete the general education requirements specific to the nursing program. Please refer to the above list or make an appointment with a COS counselor or advisor for assistance in completing the general education requirements.
Transfer and Challenge Procedure:
Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) and other health care workers may be eligible to obtain placement in the nursing program on a space available basis through challenge exams, portfolio assessment, and credit for equivalent courses. Any student granted credit for previous education and/or experience shall be expected to enroll in the final semester of the associate degree nursing program regardless of the number of clinical hours previously completed in another program.