LVN to ADN

• A 2.5 overall grade point average for the prerequisite courses - Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, and Microbiology (at least 4 semester units of each) with a grade of ‘C’ or better for each course and no more than one repetition/withdrawal in any of these courses. You may repeat one of these courses.
• College level English, minimum of three (3) semester units with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
• Completion of Nursing 19 at SMC with a grade of ‘C’ or better or pass challenge exams.
• A 2.5 cumulative grade point average for all college coursework taken.
• Good academic and in-progress student status.
• Must take & achieve the required score on a California Chancellor’s Office approved Admissions Assessment
• Meet the minimum physical qualifications & essential functions of Nursing Students.
• Must have a negative criminal background check.
• Must have valid CA LVN license and one year’s experience in direct patient care within the past two years.
• Must have a computer with minimum computer technical requirements (word processing, email & internet navigation).

Admissions Requirements Subject to Change See the Nursing Program Website for the most up-to-date information.

1. Complete the SMC admissions application online.
2. Complete the Information Session and email a completed interest form and unofficial transcripts from all colleges attended to Attention: Heath Sciences Counselors healthsciences@smc.edu for a preliminary evaluation.
3. Complete Admissions assessment test.
4. A Health Sciences counselor will arrange a counseling appointment.
5. Enrollment and completion of Nursing 19 at SMC with a minimum grade of “C”.
6. Program application to be completed with a Health Sciences counselor after successful completion of all required prerequisites.
7. Request official college transcripts from ALL colleges attended, including high school or GED equivalence, to be sent directly to:
   SMC Admissions
   1900 Pico Blvd.
   Santa Monica, C.A. 90405
8. Attend the mandatory orientation.
9. Accepted applicants will receive an acceptance letter for Fall or Spring.

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• Applicants are responsible for notifying the Health Sciences Department of any changes that may affect their eligibility status. This includes official transcripts, change of address, phone, email address, and any documentation that is essential for determination of readiness to begin the nursing program. Inactive files are destroyed after four semesters.
• Students with foreign college course work completed may require additional transcript evaluation. Please check with a nursing counselor.
• Students should be prepared to spend approximately $2000-$3000 for the entire Nursing Program.
• Must be eligible to work in the U.S
• Additional documentation and materials required upon provisional acceptance to the program.

Pre-Preparation

High School Chemistry/Chemistry 10

Requirement

12th grade reading level

Required Prerequisites (18 units)

• English 1 (3 units)
• Anatomy 1 (4 units)
• Physiology 3 (4 units)
• Microbiology 1 (5 units)
• Nursing 19 (2 units)

Graduation Requirements (21 units)

*See website for specific courses

Required Nursing Courses (24 units)

1st Term/Semester

Prerequisite: Nursing 19
Nursing 3: Adult Health Nursing Concepts 1 (2.5)
Nursing 3L: Adult Health Nursing Concepts Lab 1 (2.5)
Nursing 4: Mental Health Nursing Concepts (1.5)
Nursing 4L: Mental Health Nursing Concepts Lab (1.5)

2nd Term/Semester

Prerequisites: Nursing 4/4L, Nursing 17, Nursing 36
Nursing 5: Adult Nursing Concepts II (2.5)
Nursing 5L: Adult Nursing Concepts Lab II (2.5)

Prerequisites Nursing 5/5L, Psychology 19
Nursing 6: Maternal Newborn Concepts (1.5)
Nursing 6L: Maternal Newborn Concepts Lab (1)
Nursing 7: Pediatric Nursing Concepts (1.5)
Nursing 7L: Pediatric Nursing Concepts Lab (1)

3rd Term/Semester

Prerequisites: Nursing 5/5L, Nursing 6/6L and Nursing 7/7L
Nursing 8: Adult Nursing Concepts III (2.5)
Nursing 8L: Adult Nursing Concepts Lab III (2.5)

Prerequisites: All other course work in approved nursing curriculum
Nursing 9: Nursing Leadership Concepts (1.5)
Nursing 9L: Nursing Leadership Concepts Lab (2)

Total Units

60.5 

Program Learning Outcomes: Students who complete the Nursing program will use theoretical concepts of leadership and management to administer and design plans of care that integrate knowledge and skills pertinent to the role of manager of care of a group of patients and members of the health care team. Graduates will also utilize delegation, priority-setting skills, and knowledge of legal-ethical issues and health care delivery systems to design and coordinate a plan of nursing care for a group of patients.

NOTE: The 30 unit option program is a two semester program designed to prepare students for employment as a Registered Nurse in California only with full practice rights a registered nurse after passing the NCLEX. An LVN who selects this option should be aware that they may not change their status as a 30-unit option RN with the California  Board of Registered Nursing at any time after  being granted a RN licensure. Individuals who become licensed as Registered Nurses using this option may not be eligible for licensure in states outside of California, and may have difficulty applying to a college/university for an advanced degree. The program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing. If more information is needed regarding the Non Graduate 30 unit option, contact the Associate Dean of Health Science for further details.

All prerequisites to the Nursing Program must be completed prior to application and posted on transcript.

Prerequisite Requirements (18 units)

ENGL 1, Reading and Composition 1 (3)
ANATMY 1, General Human Anatomy (4)
PHYS 3, Human Physiology (4)
MCRBIO 1, Fundamentals of Microbiology (5)

Perquisite:  Nursing 19 Advanced Placement (2)

1st semester

Nursing 6: Maternal Newborn Concepts (1.5)
Nursing 6L: Maternal Newborn Concepts Lab (1)
Nursing 7: Pediatric Nursing Concepts (1.5)
Nursing 7L: Pediatric Nursing Concepts Lab (1)

2nd Semester

Nursing 8: Adult Nursing Concepts III (2.5)
Nursing 8L: Adult Nursing Concepts Lab III (2.5)
Nursing 9: Nursing Leadership Concepts (1.5)
Nursing 9L: Nursing Leadership Concepts Lab (2)