Nursing, LPN to ADN Pathway, A.S.

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Program Code: NUR.AS.ADN or GNS.AA.LPN for applicants

This program is for licensed practical nurses (LPNs) who have an active unencumbered Maryland or compact state LPN license who want to become a registered nurse (RN). Students in this pathway receive 16 credits for their prior nursing education coursework. In order to graduate, students must obtain a grade of “C” or better in all pre-ADN, nursing and biology courses. Students must also meet all clinical objectives and maintain current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification while enrolled in clinical nursing courses.

Wor-Wic’s associate degree nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) located at 2600 Virginia Ave., NW, Washington, DC, 20037, 202-909-2526.

Pre-ADN Courses

Remaining Courses

Fall (Fall Cohort) & Spring (Spring Cohort)

Spring (Fall Cohort) & Summer (Spring Cohort)

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* This course has a prerequisite.

≈ This course has a corequisite.

♦ This course can be taken before being accepted into the program.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program should be able to:

Provide individualized nursing care to clients experiencing selfcare deficits;
Use a variety of communication skills and techniques to establish and maintain effective communication;
Implement individualized teaching plans for clients who need information or support to promote, maintain or restore health;
Manage nursing care for a group of clients with common/complex, well-defined health problems in a variety of settings; and
Practice nursing within accepted ethical and legal parameters.