LVN to Registered Nursing Associate of Science

The study of nursing is the application of knowledge from the arts and sciences. The purpose of the Bakersfield College LVN to Registered Nursing Associate Degree of Science Program is to provide the foundation for students to become competent registered nurses. The LVN to Registered Nursing Associate Degree of Science Program respects the individuality of students and recognizes that each student has different educational, experiential, cultural, spiritual, economic and social backgrounds and a unique support system. The aim of the program is to provide a positive, innovative learning model that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem solving skills so that the graduate nurse is equipped to deliver care to a culturally diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings. The mission of the Bakersfield College LVN to Registered Nursing Associate Degree of Science Program is to prepare entry-level registered nurses as providers and managers of care across the health/illness continuum and as members within the profession. Graduate nurses will collaborate with members of the health care team, be effective communicators, be politically aware, and demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning. Requirements for the LVN to Registered Nursing Associate Degree of Science Program: • One year experience working as an LVN. • Possession of current California Vocational Nurse License • American Heart Association BLS - Healthcare Provider card - current within one year. (MEDS B52 fulfills this requirement). • Graduation from high school or an equivalent education. Conditional Enrollment: As a condition of enrollment in any Nursing/Allied Health Program, students are required to submit to and pass a designated drug and alcohol screening, a background screening, and physical examination clearance (at the student’s expense). Please note the following: • A history of felony conviction(s) or any bar, exclusion or other ineligibility for federal program participation could render student ineligible for clinical placement, as determined by the clinical agencies. • If a student cannot obtain background clearance from the clinical agencies, it will not be possible to place the student in the clinical areas, which is a required component of the program. In the event that a student cannot obtain a background clearance, the space will be forfeited. Students who are

Associate Degree, 18 credit hours, taught on campus at Bakersfield (Panorama), Delano Campus, Southwest Campus.