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Fresno Campus - 559-222-1903
Modesto Campus - 209-521-1821
Sacramento Campus - 916-588-2060
San Mateo Campus - 650-685-6616
Van Nuys Campus - 747-200-4567

A.S. in Nursing (LVN to RN) Advanced Placement Program

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8 Months Program*
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*33 Approved Instructional Weeks

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TOTAL PROGRAM COST

Program Fees are subject to change*

$62,030.00

TEAS Test Fee (additional prior to registration and not Financial Aid eligible)

$115.00

Alumni Grant (for Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts VN Graduates): $16,468.00

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts nursing graduates play an essential role in healthcare. Registered Nurses are a vital part of the healthcare team as they provide and coordinate patient care. RNs assess patients, administer medication and treatments, consult doctors, and teach patients how to manage illness or injuries.

We offer two (2) different pathways. Both include didactic and hands-on training. The first track is a six-semester program for non-nursing applicants.

We offer a second track for those with an LVN license and completed general education courses. LVN to RN applicants can complete the program in two semesters and a three-week LVN to RN transition course. After program completion, students will receive an NCLEX prep class to prepare for the RN board examination.

Provide a high-quality educational experience to each individual whose goal is to enter the health care profession.

Provide a depth of human understanding and a wide range of nursing skills based on communication and scientific principles.

Guide the Associate Degree student in collaborative practice with other healthcare professionals to meet patient nursing needs.

Employ the nursing process in the provision of safe and effective care.

Help develop the Associate degree student to become a role model, patient advocate, patient educator, and caregiver who provides an environment conducive to maintaining dignity and maximizing each individual’s wellness.

Guide the Associate Degree student to become active participants in the learning process and assist with self-awareness and self-direction.

Provide a shared learning environment among faculty and students by exchanging knowledge and experience to promote change within the participants.

Prepare the Associate Degree student with the knowledge, skill, and ability to administer safe, ethical, and competent nursing care as a beginning practitioner in various settings.

*(33 Approved instruction Weeks)

LVN to RN Advanced Placement (2 semesters for a total of 25 Semester credit hours):

Students in this pathway can complete the ADN program within 33 weeks (2 semesters and a 3-week LVN to RN transition course), assuming maximum credit granting for nursing and GE courses.

An admission course is required for all students electing to enroll in the LVN to RN Advanced Placement program. The admission course is RN 180 — Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab Course. It is a 5-unit, 120-hour course that evaluates the student’s readiness to be eligible for enrollment into the Advanced Placement pathway. The student must demonstrate the required knowledge and skills to complete this course. All students must complete before starting any Professional Courses.

The third semester is 16 Semester Credit Hours (11 — lectures, 5 — clinical). Classes will be held Monday through Friday, with two (2) days on campus (nine (9) hours of class each week for 15 weeks) and nine (9) hours two (2) days per week in clinical practice for ten (10) weeks.

The fourth semester is nine (9) Semester Credit Hours (five (5) lecture hours and four (4) clinical hours). Classes will be held Monday through Friday with two (2) days on campus (seven (7) hours of class) and three (3) days per week in clinical practice, each for eight to nine (8-9) hours.

Students of this pathway receive two hundred ninety-two point five (292.5) hours of didactic and four hundred seventy-two point five (472.5) hours of clinical and lab instruction, allowing them to apply the lecture topics in practical use. The curriculum provides students with the technical, clinical, and interpersonal skills necessary to succeed in this challenging field. This program’s standard completion time is thirty-three (33) weeks, excluding holidays and vacation.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has adopted ATI standardized testing to assess student learning outcomes and evaluate student readiness for the nursing licensure examination. The NCLEX Preparation and Remediation course assists students in this program by focusing directly on the current NCLEX-RN test plan, application process, and test-taking strategies to prepare for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

Preparation for NCLEX-RN (ATI) is provided to the students. Students are permitted two (2) attempts to pass the ATI exit exam to graduate. The first attempt is given after program completion. The second attempt is given two (2) weeks after program completion. Under extraordinary circumstances, applicable students may be eligible for a third attempt. See the Student Grievance and Appeals Policy for more information.

LVN 30-Unit Option

This option is available to all individuals who are Licensed Vocational Nurses in California. Completing the required courses will provide the opportunity and eligibility to take the California Registered Nurse licensure examination. This option does not meet the Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing graduate requirements; thus, these students would not graduate from the nursing degree program. Furthermore, several states do not recognize individuals who complete this option or successfully pass the NCLEX-RN examination as registered nurses.

Admission to the LVN 30 Unit Option is dependent on space availability. The candidate must meet the criteria to enroll in the 30 Unit Option. 22.5 units must be completed in the Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts Associate Degree Nursing program. The remaining 6.5 units will be transfer credits from Physiology (3.5 units) and Microbiology (3 units), admission requirements. This option does not apply to ADN students enrolled in the program or who failed any ADN program course.

Admission Requirements
Performance Requirements
Graduation Requirements

Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers two pathways for admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing Program: one is for currently licensed LVNs, and the other is for non-LVNs.
- ADN Generic Pathway Applicants
  - Applicants must attend an information session.
  - Applicants must meet the following admission policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: immunization, health screening, background check, and CPR certification (See Policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in the School Catalog and “Admissions”).
  - Applicants must submit a completed application. It is recommended that interested applicants fill out the application with the admission advisor.
  - Applicants must take an Admission Assessment: The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VII). It tests math, reading, English and language use, and science. All students are encouraged to log on to atitesting.com for study material and other valuable resources and information. The TEAS VII Test Passing score = 64% or better.
  - Applicants will be asked to pass an interview with the Nursing Program Director or Assistant Program Director in person or via a virtual conferencing platform, if necessary.
  - Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in non-biology prerequisite coursework. Official transcripts are required.
  - Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in math and science prerequisite coursework. Official transcripts are required.
  - Applicants must submit a two to three (2–3) pages written essay on why they have chosen professional nursing as a career.
  - Applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation to the nursing program. These may come from employers, immediate work supervisors, health-related facilities the applicant has done volunteer work, or faculty from previous college/university coursework. These letters of recommendation must be submitted on formal organizational stationery.
  - The applicant will submit proof of health-related &/or community work, e.g., volunteering at health fairs, hospitals, or clinics, working with the homeless, mentoring or tutoring other students, Big Brother or Big Sister. These experiences must be substantiated with a document or letter of verification on formal organizational stationery.
    
    Applicants will be rank-ordered based on the following score, which includes:
    
    Admission Assessment Test (TEAS)
    
    Personal Interview
    
    Written Essay
    
    Three Letters of Recommendation
    
    Community Work
    
    Health-Related Experience
- For LVN-RN AP Applicants
  - Applicants must attend an Information Session.
  - Applicants must meet the following admission policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: immunization, health screening, background check, and CPR certification (See Policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in the School Catalog and “Admissions”).
  - Applicants must submit a completed application. It is recommended that interested applicants fill out the application with the admission advisor.
  - Applicants must take an Admission Assessment: The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VII). It tests math, reading, English and language use, and science. All students are encouraged to log on to atitesting.com for study material and other valuable resources and information. The TEAS VII Test Passing score = 64% or better.
  - Applicants will be asked to pass an interview with the Nursing Program Director or Associate Program Director in person or via a virtual conferencing platform, if necessary.
  - Applicants must submit a two to three (2 – 3) pages written essay on why they have chosen professional nursing as a career.
  - Applicants must submit proof of one year of full-time LVN/LPN work experience within the last three years or is a recent graduate of an LVN/LPN school (within one year at the time of application) or have completed an LPN/LVN Refresher/Re-entry program within one year of admission.
  - Applicants must submit transcripts showing proof of completing the 33 units of General Education courses that make up Semesters I and II of the ADN Generic Pathway.
  - Applicants must submit a resume.
  - Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in non-biology prerequisite coursework. Official transcripts are required.
  - Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in math and science coursework. Official transcripts are required.
- For LVN 30-Unit Option
  - Proof of current California Vocational Nurse license
  - Counseling and evaluation by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director
  - The school must submit an official transcript to the Office of Admissions directly.
  - Complete Physiology with 3.5 units and Microbiology with lab 3 units with a GPA of 2.5 for each course.
  - Applicants must meet the following admission policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: immunization, health screening, background check, and CPR certification (see Policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in School Catalog and “Admissions”).
  - Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in all college coursework. Official transcripts are required.
  - Applicants must take an Admission Assessment test: the Test of Essentials Academic Skills. It tests math, reading, English and language use, and science. All students are encouraged to log on to www.atitesting.com for study material and other valuable resources and information. The TEAS Test Passing score = 64% or better.
  - Applicants will be asked to pass an interview with the Nursing Program Director or Associate Program Director in person or via a virtual conferencing platform, if necessary.
  - Applicants must submit a two to three (2 – 3) pages written essay on why they have chosen professional nursing as a career.
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Please review the following requirements: General Performance Requirements for all programs.

Each program has specific physical and non-physical requirements to ensure our students’ and patients’ safety and welfare. Almost all of our students (check with an admission advisor if applicable) must be able to:
- Handle stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
- Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies using the English language.
- Communicate effectively with patients and staff in clear English in verbal and written forms.
- Read and interpret (or learn how to) patient charts and requisitions.
- Tolerate strong, unpleasant odors.
- Provide physical and emotional support to the patients during procedures.
- Report clearly and legibly through progress notes in patient charts.
- Meet class standards for successful course completion.
- Collect, interpret, and integrate data about patients.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to individuals of all ages, genders, and races from all socio-economic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
- Cope with the stress of heavy workloads, demanding patients, and life-threatening clinical situations.
- Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations.
- Demonstrate the physical and emotional capacity to work a 40-hour week on the clinical rotation.
- Behave in an ethical, sound, competent, compassionate, and professional manner in the classroom and the clinic.
- Requires intermittent sitting, standing, and walking up to eight (8) hours per day.
- Requires bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
- Requires frequently lifting and carrying 25 pounds (11.34 kg) to 50 pounds (22.68 kg).
- Requires pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds (45.36 kg).
- Utilize the sense of hearing to communicate effectively with the patients and healthcare team.
- Utilize the sense of vision in all hospital lighting levels, which vary from low illumination to bright light levels.
- Sit in class for up to 6 to 8 hours per day.
- Palpate anatomical structures and handle injured body parts without causing injury to the patient.
- During exercise, give manual resistance to a patient’s arm, leg, or trunk.
- Move with adequate agility and speed to ensure patient safety.
- Walk and balance well enough to help patients walk and transfer with or without equipment while preventing injury to patients and themselves.
- Safely grasp and manipulate small objects and set dials on electrical equipment.
- Use visual, auditory, and tactile senses to observe patients and collect and interpret data.
- Respond to warning sounds, machine alarms, and calls for help.
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The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:
- The successful completion of all program courses and hours.
- All financial obligations have been met, including tuition and textbook charges.
- To graduate from the Associate of Science in Nursing Program, students must successfully meet the benchmark of 90% on the ATI Exit Exam.
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Admission Requirements

Please review the following requirements: General Admission Requirements for all programs.

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts offers two pathways for admission to the Associate of Science in Nursing Program: one is for currently licensed LVNs, and the other is for non-LVNs.

ADN Generic Pathway Applicants
- Applicants must attend an information session.
- Applicants must meet the following admission policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: immunization, health screening, background check, and CPR certification (See Policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in the School Catalog and “Admissions”).
- Applicants must submit a completed application. It is recommended that interested applicants fill out the application with the admission advisor.
- Applicants must take an Admission Assessment: The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VII). It tests math, reading, English and language use, and science. All students are encouraged to log on to atitesting.com for study material and other valuable resources and information. The TEAS VII Test Passing score = 64% or better.
- Applicants will be asked to pass an interview with the Nursing Program Director or Assistant Program Director in person or via a virtual conferencing platform, if necessary.
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in non-biology prerequisite coursework. Official transcripts are required.
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in math and science prerequisite coursework. Official transcripts are required.
- Applicants must submit a two to three (2–3) pages written essay on why they have chosen professional nursing as a career.
- Applicants must submit three (3) letters of recommendation to the nursing program. These may come from employers, immediate work supervisors, health-related facilities the applicant has done volunteer work, or faculty from previous college/university coursework. These letters of recommendation must be submitted on formal organizational stationery.
- The applicant will submit proof of health-related &/or community work, e.g., volunteering at health fairs, hospitals, or clinics, working with the homeless, mentoring or tutoring other students, Big Brother or Big Sister. These experiences must be substantiated with a document or letter of verification on formal organizational stationery.
  - Applicants will be rank-ordered based on the following score, which includes:
  - Admission Assessment Test (TEAS)
  - Personal Interview
  - Written Essay
  - Three Letters of Recommendation
  - Community Work
  - Health-Related Experience
For LVN-RN AP Applicants
- Applicants must attend an Information Session.
- Applicants must meet the following admission policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: immunization, health screening, background check, and CPR certification (See Policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in the School Catalog and “Admissions”).
- Applicants must submit a completed application. It is recommended that interested applicants fill out the application with the admission advisor.
- Applicants must take an Admission Assessment: The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS VII). It tests math, reading, English and language use, and science. All students are encouraged to log on to atitesting.com for study material and other valuable resources and information. The TEAS VII Test Passing score = 64% or better.
- Applicants will be asked to pass an interview with the Nursing Program Director or Associate Program Director in person or via a virtual conferencing platform, if necessary.
- Applicants must submit a two to three (2 – 3) pages written essay on why they have chosen professional nursing as a career.
- Applicants must submit proof of one year of full-time LVN/LPN work experience within the last three years or is a recent graduate of an LVN/LPN school (within one year at the time of application) or have completed an LPN/LVN Refresher/Re-entry program within one year of admission.
- Applicants must submit transcripts showing proof of completing the 33 units of General Education courses that make up Semesters I and II of the ADN Generic Pathway.
- Applicants must submit a resume.
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in non-biology prerequisite coursework. Official transcripts are required.
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in math and science coursework. Official transcripts are required.
For LVN 30-Unit Option
- Proof of current California Vocational Nurse license
- Counseling and evaluation by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director
- The school must submit an official transcript to the Office of Admissions directly.
- Complete Physiology with 3.5 units and Microbiology with lab 3 units with a GPA of 2.5 for each course.
- Applicants must meet the following admission policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: immunization, health screening, background check, and CPR certification (see Policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in School Catalog and “Admissions”).
- Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in all college coursework. Official transcripts are required.
- Applicants must take an Admission Assessment test: the Test of Essentials Academic Skills. It tests math, reading, English and language use, and science. All students are encouraged to log on to www.atitesting.com for study material and other valuable resources and information. The TEAS Test Passing score = 64% or better.
- Applicants will be asked to pass an interview with the Nursing Program Director or Associate Program Director in person or via a virtual conferencing platform, if necessary.
- Applicants must submit a two to three (2 – 3) pages written essay on why they have chosen professional nursing as a career.

Performance Requirements

Please review the following requirements: General Performance Requirements for all programs.

Each program has specific physical and non-physical requirements to ensure our students’ and patients’ safety and welfare. Almost all of our students (check with an admission advisor if applicable) must be able to:

Handle stressful situations related to technical and procedural standards and patient care situations.
Respond quickly and appropriately to emergencies using the English language.
Communicate effectively with patients and staff in clear English in verbal and written forms.
Read and interpret (or learn how to) patient charts and requisitions.
Tolerate strong, unpleasant odors.
Provide physical and emotional support to the patients during procedures.
Report clearly and legibly through progress notes in patient charts.
Meet class standards for successful course completion.
Collect, interpret, and integrate data about patients.
Recognize and respond appropriately to individuals of all ages, genders, and races from all socio-economic, religious, and cultural backgrounds.
Cope with the stress of heavy workloads, demanding patients, and life-threatening clinical situations.
Recognize and respond appropriately to potentially hazardous situations.
Demonstrate the physical and emotional capacity to work a 40-hour week on the clinical rotation.
Behave in an ethical, sound, competent, compassionate, and professional manner in the classroom and the clinic.
Requires intermittent sitting, standing, and walking up to eight (8) hours per day.
Requires bending, squatting, reaching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
Requires frequently lifting and carrying 25 pounds (11.34 kg) to 50 pounds (22.68 kg).
Requires pushing and pulling up to 100 pounds (45.36 kg).
Utilize the sense of hearing to communicate effectively with the patients and healthcare team.
Utilize the sense of vision in all hospital lighting levels, which vary from low illumination to bright light levels.
Sit in class for up to 6 to 8 hours per day.
Palpate anatomical structures and handle injured body parts without causing injury to the patient.
During exercise, give manual resistance to a patient’s arm, leg, or trunk.
Move with adequate agility and speed to ensure patient safety.
Walk and balance well enough to help patients walk and transfer with or without equipment while preventing injury to patients and themselves.
Safely grasp and manipulate small objects and set dials on electrical equipment.
Use visual, auditory, and tactile senses to observe patients and collect and interpret data.
Respond to warning sounds, machine alarms, and calls for help.

Graduation Requirements

The following requirements must be met for a student to graduate from the A.S. in Nursing (ADN/ASN) program at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts:

The successful completion of all program courses and hours.
All financial obligations have been met, including tuition and textbook charges.
To graduate from the Associate of Science in Nursing Program, students must successfully meet the benchmark of 90% on the ATI Exit Exam.

I. Admission Exam	40
TEAS (90.00 - 100.00)	40
TEAS (80.0 - 89.99)	30
TEAS (70.0 - 79.99)	20
TEAS (64.0 - 69.99)	10
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts uses the Test of Essential Academic Skills. The required minimum composite score is 64% for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The program will only accept a maximum of two (2) attempts in one year, with the first passing score of 64%. If students do not attain the minimum of 64% on the first attempt, they may retest within one (1) year.
II. Post-Secondary Education	20
Associate Degree	5
Baccalaureate Degree	10
Graduate/Master's Degree & Higher	20
III. Academic Achievement: College Level Courses & High School AP Courses College Level Courses & High School AP Courses	30
A. GPA in Non-Biology Prerequisite Courses: Reading & Composition, Psychology, Public Speaking, Sociology, Critical Thinking, Nutrition
GPA 2.50-2.59	2
GPA 2.60-3.00	5
GPA 3.01-3.59	10
GPA 3.60-4.00	15
B. GPA in Math and Sciences: Intermediate Algebra, Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology
GPA 2.50-2.59	2
GPA 2.60-3.00	5
GPA 3.01-3.59	10
GPA 3.60-4.00	15
IV. Application Essay to Nursing Program - APA Format	10
Essay will include
Statement of purpose for enrolling into the nursing program	2
The essential functions and role of a nurse	2
Preparation to become successful in the nursing program	2
Accountability and integrity in the nursing profession	2
Grammar	2
V. Healthcare Background	5
1-3 Years	3
More than 3 Years	5
VI. Personal Interview	20
Professionalism	4
Appearance and Demeanor	4
Communication Skills	4
Answering Skills	4
Overall Impression	4
VII. Evaluation from the Office of Admissions	5
Professionalism	1
Timeliness	1
Communication	1
Compliance to the Requirements	1
Self-Motivation	1
Total Possible Points for Criterion I through Criterion VII	130

The LVN To RN Transition Course (120hrs) is an Admission Course that must be completed before starting the LVN to RN CORE courses.

The table below reflects upcoming future starts only.

LVN to RN PROGRAM FEES (Advanced Placement Pathway)*
Registration Fee (Non-Refundable)	$100.00
Transition Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)	$22.50
Transition Books (Non-Refundable, if accessed)	$100.00
Transition Course Tuition	$9,000.00
Student Tuition Recovery Fund (Non-Refundable)	$132.50
Core Books* (Non-Refundable, if accessed)	$175.00
Core Tuition Fee	$52,500.00
TOTAL PROGRAM COST	$62,030.00
TEAS Test Fee (additional, prior to registration and not Financial Aid eligible)	$115.00
*Several books must be obtained by students on their own and the cost of these books is not included in Books and Materials Fee.

Alumni Grant (for Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts VN Graduates): $16,468.00

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ADN/ASN Nursing Program — Advanced Placement (LVN to RN) Pathway Program Outline

Prerequisite-General Education Courses LVN to RN Advanced Placement (Can be completed at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts or be credit granted)

LVN TO RN ADVANCED PLACEMENT GENERAL EDUCATION OUTLINE

Course Number	Title	ABHES Clock Hours	BRN Clock Hours	Semester Credit Hours
GE 020A	Human Body in Health & Disease I w/ Lab	75.0	90.0	4.0
GE 041	General Microbiology with Lab	75.0	90.0	4.0
GE 222	English Reading and Composition	45.0	45.0	3.0
GE 112	Algebra I	45.0	45.0	3.0
GE 202	General Psychology	45.0	45.0	3.0
GE 020B	Human Body in Health and Disease II with Lab	75.0	90.0	4.0
GE 031	Nutrition in Health & Disease	45.0	45.0	3.0
GE 110	Critical Thinking	45.0	45.0	3.0
GE 201	Introduction to Sociology	45.0	45.0	3.0
GE 240	Public Speaking, Basics of Effective Communication	45.0	45.0	3.0
Total		540.0	585.0	33.0

All prerequisite courses must meet the baseline general education criteria for the California State University system (CSU).

Please note: A transcript MUST be provided for the above prerequisites if credit granting and will only be accepted from an accredited institution approved by the U.S. Department of Education.

The minimum composite score is 64% for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The program will only accept a maximum of two (2) attempts in one (1) year, with the first passing score of 64%. If students do not attain the minimum of 64% on the first attempt, they may retest within one (1) year.

ADN/ASN Nursing Program — Advanced Placement (LVN to RN) Prerequisite Outline

Prerequisite- Nursing Courses: LVN to RN Advanced Placement
(These courses are to be credit granted for LVNs, subject to Credit Granting Policy)

NURSING COURSES

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Semester Credit Hours
RN 100	Fundamentals of Nursing Theory*	45.0	3.0
RN 101	Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical and Lab*	157.5	3.5
RN 102	Health Assessment Theory*	30.0	2.0
RN 103	Health Assessment Skills Lab*	67.5	1.5
RN 104	Fundamentals of Pharmacology	30.0	2.0
RN 200	Medical/Surgical I Theory-Introduction to Med/Surg*	45.0	3.0
RN 201	Medical/Surgical I Clinical-Introduction to Med/Surg*	90.0	2.0
RN 202	Medical/Surgical II Theory-Intermediate Med/Surg*	45.0	3.0
RN 203	Medical/Surgical II Clinical-Intermediate Med/Surg*	90.0	2.0
Total Nursing Prerequisite Courses		600.0	22.0

*Paired course. See the course description for more details.

Transition Course

The LVN To RN Transition Course (120hrs) is an Admission Course that must be completed before starting the LVN to RN CORE courses.

LVN TO RN ADVANCED PLACEMENT ADMISSION OUTLINE

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Semester Credit Hours
RN 180	Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab Course	120.0	5.0
Total		120.0	5.0

LVN TO RN ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROFESSIONAL COURSE OUTLINE

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Semester Credit Hours
RN 106	Pathophysiology	30.0	2.0
RN 300	Maternal Newborn Theory*	45.0	3.0
RN 301	Maternal Newborn Clinical*	67.5	1.5
RN 302	Care of Children Theory*	45.0	3.0
RN 303	Care of Children Clinical*	67.5	1.5
RN 304	Medical/Surgical III Theory-Advanced Med/Surg*	45.0	3.0
RN 305	Medical/Surgical III Clinical-Advanced Med/Surg*	90.0	2.0
RN 400	Mental Health Theory*	30.0	2.0
RN 401	Mental Health Clinical*	90.0	2.0
RN 402	Medical/Surgical IV Theory-Complex/Critical Care, Med/Surg, & Leadership*	45.0	3.0
RN 403	Medical/Surgical IV Clinical-Complex/Critical Care, Med/Surg, & Leadership*	90.0	2.0
Total Professional Courses Degree Total (Prerequisites plus Professional)		645.0 1,785.0	25.0 80.0

*Paired course. See the course description for more details.

Read the A.S. in Nursing (LVN to RN) Program Course Descriptions.

LVN 30-Unit Option Course Outline

LVN 30-UNIT OPTION

This option is available to all individuals who are Licensed Vocational Nurses in the state of California. Completing the required courses will provide the opportunity and eligibility to take the California Registered Nurse licensure examination. This option does not meet the Associate of Arts Degree in Nursing graduate requirements. Students taking this option will not graduate from the nursing degree program. Furthermore, several states do not recognize individuals who complete this option or successfully pass the NCLEX-RN examination as registered nurses.

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Quarter Credit Hours
RN 180	Nursing Transition Advanced Placement Theory & Lab Course	120.00	5.0
RN 102	Health Assessment Theory	30.0	2.0
RN 103	Health Assessment Skills Lab	67.5	1.5
RN 202	Medical/Surgical II Theory-Intermediate Med/Surg	45.0	3.0
RN 203	Medical/Surgical II Clinical-Intermediate Med/Surg	90.0	2.0
RN 400	Mental Health Theory	30.0	2.0
RN 401	Mental Health Clinical	90.0	2.0
RN 402	Medical/Surgical IV Theory-Complex/Critical Care, Med/Surg, & Leadership	45.0	3.0
RN 403	Medical/Surgical IV Clinical-Complex/Critical Care, Med/Surg, & Leadership	90.0	2.0
Total Professional Courses Total Program for 30-Unit Option (Transfer plus Professional)		607.5 -	22.5 29

General Requirements for the LVN applicant

FOR LVN-RN AP APPLICANTS

Submit proof of one-year full-time LVN/LPN work experience within the last three years.
Submit proof of graduation from a Board-approved LVN/LPN program from an accredited institution or have completed an LVN/LPN Refresher/Re-entry program within one year of admission.
Applicants must submit transcripts showing proof of completing the 33 units of General Education courses that make up Semesters I and II of the ADN/ASN Generic Pathway.
Applicants must submit a resume.

FOR LVN 30-UNIT OPTION

Proof of current California Vocational Nurse license.
Counseling and evaluation by the Program Director or Assistant Program Director.
The school must submit an official transcript to the Office of Admissions directly.
Complete Physiology with lab 3.5 units and Microbiology with lab three (3) units with a GPA of 2.5 for each course.
The applicant must meet the following admission policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts: immunization, health screening, background check, and CPR certification (see Policies of Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts in School Catalog and “Admissions”).
Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (on a 4-point scale) or higher in all college coursework. Official transcripts are required.
Applicants must take an Admission Assessment test: the Test of Essentials Academic Skills. It tests math, reading, English and language use, and science. All students are encouraged to log on to www.atitesting.com for study material and other valuable resources and information. The TEAS Test Passing score = 64% or better.
Applicants will be asked to pass an interview with the Nursing Program Director or Associate Program Director in person or via Skype, if necessary.
Applicants must submit a two (2) to three (3) page written essay on why they have chosen professional nursing as a career.

Credit Granting for Nursing Education

Students may request credit granting for previously taken nursing courses. If official transcripts are not submitted at the time of the application, the Student forfeits the opportunity to apply for credit granting on previous courses. LVNs can transfer in 22 Semester credit hours of LVN courses that have been taken at the post-secondary level at an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.

The content of these 22 transfer credits shall include the following:

Nursing Theory hours (before the program): 13 semester credit hours for the following equivalent courses at Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts
- RN 100 Fundamentals of Nursing (3 semester credit hours)
- RN 102 Health Assessment Theory (2 semester credit hours)
- RN 104 Fundamentals of Pharmacology (2 semester credit hours)
- RN 200 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Theory-Intro to Med-Surg (3 semester credit hours)
- RN 202 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Theory-Intermediate Med-Surg (3 semester credit hours

Nursing Lab hours (before the program): 1.5 semester credit hours for:
- RN 103 Health Assessment Skills Lab (1.5 semester credit hours)

Nursing Clinical hours (before the program): 7.5 semester credit hours for:
- RN 101 Fundamentals of Nursing Clinical and Lab (3.5 semester credit hours)
- RN 201 Medical-Surgical Nursing I Clinical (2 semester credit hours)
- RN 203 Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical (2 semester credit hours)

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts holds national institutional accreditation by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES). ABHES accreditation does not include continuing education courses.

ABHES Mailing Address:
6116 Executive Blvd., Suite 730
North Bethesda, MD 20852

ABHES Phone: 301-291-7550
ABHES Email: Info
ABHES Website: abhes.org

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is a private institution approved to operate by the California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education. Approval to operate means the institution is compliant with the minimum standards in the California Private Postsecondary Education Act (CPPEA) of 2009 (as amended) and Division 7.5 of Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations. CPPEA governs the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.

The Office of Student Assistance and Relief is available to support prospective students, current students, or past students of private postsecondary educational institutions in making informed decisions, understanding their rights, and navigating available services and relief options. The office may be reached by calling (888) 370- 7589, option #5, or by visiting osar.bppe.ca.gov.

BPPE Mailing Address:
1747 N. Market Blvd., Suite 225
Sacramento, CA 95834

BPPE Phone: 888-370-7589
BPPE Email: General
BPPE Website: bppe.ca.gov

Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) to provide the A.S. in Nursing (LVN to RN) Advanced Placement Program.

BRN Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 944210
Sacramento, CA 94244

BRN Phone: 916-322-3350
BRN Website: rn.ca.gov

Consult the Catalog with the Addendum to find more information about Licensure, Certification, and Registry Disclaimer.

*Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts has not determined if any programs fulfill the educational requirements for specific professional licensure or certification required for employment outside California unless identified by the program below. It is recommended that students located in or planning to relocate to a state apart from where the program’s physical campus is located research any certification or employment requirements for their intended state.

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Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts aims to help every student obtain Financial Aid* to attend their chosen program. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts participates in various federal and state student financial assistance programs.

The financial aid programs are designed to assist students with inadequate financial resources to meet their education’s total cost. Each campus has a Financial Aid Advisor who can help students with any financial aid questions.

For more information, please visit our Financial Aid page.

*for those who qualify

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All applicants must pass the TEAS entrance exam with a minimum passing score of 64% or better. Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts allows two (2) attempts within 365 days.
Yes. Details about prerequisite courses can be found in the Admission Requirements.
All clinical sites are provided to nursing students.

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