Nov 22, 2008
6:56:46 AM ET

Transition Programs - LPN and Paramedic to RN Curriculum

The purpose of the LPN and Paramedic to RN Transition Programs is to offer an accelerated curriculum track for LPN's and paramedics who wish to pursue the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing and RN licensure for upgrading of both degree and professional skills. The Transition Programs are an adaptation of the associate degree nursing curriculum that recognizes prior knowledge and skills. (For information on becoming an LPN, call 423-697-4447 or 697-3332 to become a paramedic)

LPN's and paramedics accepted into the Transition Programs must successfully complete either NS 024 (LPN's) or NS 027 (paramedics) in order to receive credit for the first two semesters in the nursing curriculum. Transition students then complete the remaining clinical nursing courses in the program of study. The transition course is offered during the day each year during the summer term. The night program begins new classes every two years. The next transition into the night program will be summer 2008.

"It is important for me to become an RN because, even though I am an LPN, I want to increase my knowledge and skills so I can better care for my clients."  Shannon

Day Transition Program - Summary of Required Hours

Pre-requisite Courses
Course Number	Course Title
Any DSPM, DSPR, DSPW, and RI 100	Transitional Studies Courses (if applicable)
CHEM 1010	Introduction to General Chemistry *
BIOL 2010, 2020	Anatomy and Physiology I & II
BIOL 2230	Microbiology  (paramedic transition only)
BIOL 1430	Nutrition
PY 101	General Psychology I
PY 217	Human Growth and Development
	* High School chemistry with a "B" or better will meet this pre-requisite.
freshman year
Course Number	Course Title	FALL	SPR	Sum
NS 024	Nursing Transition			4
NS 027	Paramedic Transition			7
ENGL 1010	Composition I			3
MATH 1010, 1530 or 1710	Contemporary Math, Statistics, or Pre-Calculus I (Statistics is preferred)			3
	LPN Transition Total Semester Hours			10
	Paramedic Transition Total Semester Hours			13
sophomore year
Course Number	Course Title	FALL	SPR	Sum
BIOL 2230	Microbiology (LPN Transition only)	4
NS 238	Nursing III	9
NS 249	Nursing IV		9
	Humanities course		3
	LPN Transition Total Semester Hours	13	12
	Paramedic Transition Total Semester Hours	9	12
	Total Program Hours: 66

Night Transition Program - Summary of Required Hours

Pre-requisite Courses
Course Number	Course Title
Any DSPM, DSPR, DSPW, and RI 100	Transitional Studies Courses (if applicable)
CHEM 1010	Introduction to General Chemistry *
BIOL 2010, 2020	Anatomy and Physiology I & II
BIOL 2230	Microbiology
BIOL 1430	Nutrition
PY 101	General Psychology I
PY 217	Human Growth and Development
	* High School chemistry with a "B" or better will meet this pre-requisite.
freshman year
Course Number	Course Title	FALL	SPR	Sum
NS 024	Nursing Transition			4
NS 027	Paramedic Transition			7
	LPN Transition Total Semester Hours			4
	Paramedic Transition Total Semester Hours			7
sophomore year
Course Number	Course Title	FALL	SPR	Sum
NS 210	Night Nursing III	7
NS 220	Night Nursing IV		7
NS 230	Night Nursing V	8*
MATH 1010, 1530 or 1710	Contemporary Math, Statistics, or Pre-Calculus I (Statistics is preferred)		3
ENGL 1010	Composition I			3
	Humanities course	3
	* to be taken the fall after completing NS 220
	Total Semester Hours	10	10	3
	Total Program Hours: 66

• Click here for Transition Programs Brochure.
• Click here for additional academic advising information regarding scheduling general education and nursing support courses.
• For Nursing Course Descriptions click here.
• For course descriptions and general information about the College, see College Catalog
• If you have additional questions email RNinfo@chattanoogastate.edu

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