2008 CCBC College Catalog
Nursing
LPN to ADN
Transition
Upward Mobility Nursing Program
Associate of Science (A.S.)
(Offered at
CCBC Essex only)
Application Deadlines:
Admission into the LPN to ADN
Transition course is competitive. Selective admission applications
should be completed by January 15 for consideration.
Prerequisites for application for advanced placement are Maryland
Licensure as an LPN, graduation from a school approved for articulation
and/or successfully passing an approved placement exam and minimum of
six months of employment as a licensed practical nurse. The student must
complete the prerequisite general education requirements listed before
admission to the LPN transition course. Before graduation, completing
the remaining general education requirements is required.
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LPN Transition Program
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Prerequisite General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____BIOL 220
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a grade of "C" or better
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4
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____BIOL 221
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Human Anatomy and Physiology II with a grade of "C" or better
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4
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition with a "C" or better
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3
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____PSYC 101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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____BIOL 230
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Microbiology with a grade of "C" or better
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4
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____PSYC 103
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Human Growth and Development
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3
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____SOCL 101
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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____Mathematics
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Eligibility for the College Math requirement and Dosage Mastery
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NOTE: BIOL 110 may be a
prerequisite for BIOL 220. The option to
challenge or receive a waiver for BIOL 110
can be requested through the Biology Department. Students planning to
enter the nursing program should address this alternative with an
academic advisor, case manager, or counselor.
NOTE: Microbiology (BIOL 230) must be taken prior to
NURN 210 or concurrent with NURN 210.
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Remaining General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____ENGL 102
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College Composition II
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3
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Communication
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3
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____MATH 111
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Ideas in Mathematics or any other collegemath course that meets
general education requirements (except Math 131, 132)
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3
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Total General Education:
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33
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Summer Session
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Credits
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____NURN 215
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LPN/ADN Transition Course
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7
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Upon successful completion of course, students will receive 16
credits for the first year of the nursing program
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16
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____NURN 214
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Principles of Psychiatric Nursing Care
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4
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____NURN 220
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Nursing Care of the Adult II
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5
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____NURN 224
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Community Based Nursing
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1
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____NURN 226
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Nursing Care of Children
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4
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____NURN 228
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Issues and Trends in Nursing
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2
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____NURN 230
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Nursing Care of the Adult III
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5
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Total Credits:
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70
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Program Description:
The LPN to ADN Upward Mobility program option offers a unique
opportunity for qualified licensed practical nurses to enter the Nursing
Program with advanced standing once admission and General Education
requirements have been met.
A seven-credit LPN/ADN Transition course is offered to qualified LPNs.
An LPN who earns a grade of “C” or higher in this LPN/ADN Transition
course and completes General Education prerequisites is able to enter
the CCBC Nursing Program with advanced standing and receive academic
credit for the first year of the Nursing Program.
Program Coordinators
Program Administrator
CCBC Essex
Dr. Roberta
Raymond
443-840-1360 or rraymond@ccbcmd.edu
Campus Administrators
CCBC Catonsville Campus, Day
Barbara
Netzer
443-840-4447 or bnetzer@ccbcmd.edu
CCBC Essex Campus, Day/Evening/Weekend
Teresa Bianco
443-840-2610
or tbianco@ccbcmd.edu
CCBC Essex Campus, Clinical and Online Education
Dr. Barbara Tower
443-840-1837
or btower@ccbcmd.edu
