Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab Course is a Continuing Education program offered by Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in Fresno, CA. The program takes 3 weeks to complete, with a total tuition of $9,000.
Program Overview
The RN 180 Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab course is a five (5) unit, 120-hour admission course that evaluates the student’s readiness to enroll in the LVN to RN or LVN to BSN Advanced Placement pathway. The student must demonstrate the required knowledge and skills to complete this course.
Course goals include characterizing the roles of the registered nurse in the healthcare delivery system, differentiating between licensed practical/vocational nurses and registered nurses, the nursing process, clinical judgment, and evidence-based practice; the skills lab covers medication and fluid calculations, health history and physical assessment, basic and complex nursing skills, and documentation.
Admission Requirements and Process
Applicants must meet the following admission criteria before registration.
- RN 180 – Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab is the admission course required for all students electing to enroll in the LVN to RN (A.S. in Nursing) or LVN to BSN Advanced Placement pathways.
- It is a five (5) unit, 120-hour course that evaluates the student’s readiness to enroll in the Advanced Placement pathway; students must complete it before starting any Professional Courses.
- Completion of the course does not guarantee admission; students are limited to two (2) attempts, with one additional attempt possible every 12 months with Program Director approval.
General Requirements
- Admission criteriaRN 180 – Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab is the admission course required for all students electing to enroll in the LVN to RN (A.S. in Nursing) or LVN to BSN…
- Admission criteriaIt is a five (5) unit, 120-hour course that evaluates the student’s readiness to enroll in the Advanced Placement pathway; students must complete it before starting any…
- Admission criteriaCompletion of the course does not guarantee admission; students are limited to two (2) attempts, with one additional attempt possible every 12 months with Program Director…
- FeesPay all applicable fees per the published fee schedule before an enrollment contract is issued.
Application Process
- 1Attend an information sessionAttend or view a live or recorded information session for the program.
- 2Meet with an Admission AdvisorMeet with the program's Admission Advisor to review all required disclosures and receive complete information before enrolling.
- 3Complete the online applicationComplete the Online Application, including the Distance Education Questionnaire, the Academic Integrity Statement and the Consent to Receive Electronic Communications.
- 4Pay fees and enrollPay the $100 non-refundable registration fee and all applicable fees per the published fee schedule before an enrollment agreement is issued.
Program Schedule
The LVN to RN transition course is a three (3) week course taken before the Advanced Placement professional courses.
No upcoming start date is published for this course at this campus; contact the campus for the next start.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Tuition and fees. Registration Fee (non-refundable) $100.00; Student Tuition Recovery Fund $0.00; Textbooks $100.00; Tuition $9,000.00. Total program cost $9,200.00. Total program cost excludes transportation, room and board, and personal expenses.
Financial aid. Prerequisite and admission courses are not eligible for financial aid.
Curriculum
The Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab Course curriculum is listed below as published in the catalog.
Required Courses
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Career Outcomes
School Performance Fact Sheet, calendar year 2024. LVN-to-RN Transition Theory & Lab Course – 120 Clock Hours at the Fresno campus reported an on-time completion rate of 100% (28 of 28 students available for graduation) (published March 17, 2026).
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Why Accreditation Is Important
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) and is approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE). Admission courses are not within the scope of ABHES accreditation.
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
