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About the Bachelor of Science in Nursing – LVN to BSN Track

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing – LVN-BSN Track is designed for Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) who are interested in completing course requirements leading to a baccalaureate degree in nursing.

Graduates of this program are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination and attain the Public Health Nurse (PHN) certification following licensure as a registered nurse.

Role and Qualifications

Graduates of this track are prepared at the generalist level to assume the entry-level registered nurse role at the point of care. The registered nurse is responsible for the comprehensive clinical management of individuals, families and communities across the continuum of care in various clinical settings, including virtual environments. The registered nurse designs and implements the plan of care and is accountable for improving clinical outcomes and care processes in a quality, cost-effective manner as a key member of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

Curriculum

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LVN-BSN Track) is completed through full-time study in supervised clinical settings. The following course sequence is required for this curriculum of study. The foundational level of this program centers on general education courses provides introductory knowledge on the physiological, psychosocial, environmental, and political factors affecting the health of individuals and communities. Nursing courses, recognized as upper-level undergraduate courses, will prepare BSN students as nurse generalists who can provide holistic nursing care to various populations in complex environments.

LVN Transfer Option

Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) who meet admission and eligibility requirements can receive credit for Fundamentals, Physical Assessment, Medical Surgical I, Pharmacology, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics for their LVN course work through successful completion of specific challenge exams, skills competency assessment, and dosage calculation exams. LVNs must provide a transcript of their vocational nursing education and course description(s) showing content and clinical hours obtained in each of the following courses: Fundamentals, Physical Assessment, Medical Surgical I, Pharmacology, Obstetrics, and Pediatrics. Scholastic eligibility is determined by multi-screening criteria, which consider previous academic degrees; GPA in relevant science courses; GPA in remaining prerequisite courses; life experiences and other special circumstances; and proficiency or advanced coursework in languages other than English. Applicants must also achieve a passing score on the TEAS Admission Assessment Exam.

Courses

LVN-BSN Admission RequirementsÌý

• Completed Application submitted through ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ website  

• Licensed Vocational Nursing certification/degree from a regionally accredited college/university/institution.  

• Official transcripts from all regionally accredited post-secondary schools attended.  

• Minimum GPA of a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale o Applies to Cumulative GPA  

o Applies to Science GPA  

• All applicants must have a current and unrestricted California vocational nurse license (issued by the California BVNPT).  

• A minimum of two years of work experience as a Licensed Vocational Nurse.  

• One letter of recommendation (must be from a current or past nursing supervisor/ manager that can address your role as a Licensed Vocational Nurse). o Recommendations should address the following areas:  A. Relationships with work (paid or voluntary) associates  

 B. Work competence  

 C. Communication and interpersonal skills with persons of diverse backgrounds  

 D. Leadership skills or potential  

 E. Values, ethical standards, responsibility and initiative  

• Resume or curriculum vitae.  

• ATI TEAS Exam completed within the previous 12 months. A score of 75% overall and in each submodular area (English, Reading, Math, & Science)  

• Personal Goal Statement (2-3 pages) o The applicant’s goals must be congruent to those of the MMDCON, the University and the applicant’s chosen specialty. A personal goal statement is required, which may be submitted online via the ÇÑ×ÓÊÓƵ online application system, in a .pdf or Word format. The goal statement is an opportunity for students to tell the admissions committee about their career plans upon completion of their undergraduate degree.  

• Applicants will be rank-ordered based on the following score, which includes:  

• GPA in PrerequisitesÌýÌý

• Admission Assessment Test (TEAS VII)ÌýÌý

• Written EssayÌýÌý

• Letters of RecommendationÌýÌý

• Community WorkÌýÌý

• Health-Related ExperienceÌýÌý

• Applicants who fall below the eligibility requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. In each case, additional supplemental items may be required.ÌýÌý