Dabney S. Lancaster Community College LPN to RN Transition Pathway Course Information Packet
Table of Contents LPN to RN Transition Pathway Course Overview; Pathway allowing LPN students to obtain an ADN degree... 3 LPN to RN Transition Pathway Course Essential Functional Abilities... 4 Transition Course as an Entry Point into the ADN curriculum... 6 Admission Requirements for the LPN to RN Transistion Pathway Course... 7 Important Contact Names and Numbers... 11 Pre-Entrance Medical Record and Physical Examination Forms... 12 INSTITUTIONAL POLICY FOR EQUAL OPPORTUNITY Dabney S. Lancaster Community College declares and affirms a policy of equal educational opportunity and non-discrimination in the administering of all educational programs and supporting services. The College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, age, or handicap in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1964. Dabney S. Lancaster Community College is further committed to ensuring equal treatment and equal access to its educational programs and facilities by all students. LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 2
An Overview of the LPN to RN Transition Pathway Course The LPN to RN Transition Pathway course provides Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) with the opportunity to pursue an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing (ADN). Successful completion of the course along with the 2 nd year of the ADN curriculum provides students with the eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). For admission to the transition pathway course, LPNs must meet the prerequisite requirements and have an unencumbered license to practice Practical Nursing in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Students who are successful in completing the transition pathway course concurrently with Maternal/Newborn Nursing (NUR 245) and Parent/Child Nursing (NUR 246), will be integrated into the third semester of the ADN curriculum. Note: The Virginia State Board of Nursing requires that all LPNs enrolled in the LPN-RN Transition course (NUR 115) also take Maternal/Newborn Nursing (NUR 245) and Parent/Child Nursing (NUR 246). The ADN Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. (ACEN), which may be reached at (404) 975-5000 or 3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326. LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 3
Essential Functional Abilities The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. has determined the following categories of functional abilities are essential for licensure and job performance of a member of the nursing profession. A brief description and examples of representative activities/attributes are included. CATEGORY Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Physical Endurance Physical Strength Mobility Hearing Visual Tactile Smell Reading Arithmetic DESCRIPTION Gross motor skills sufficient to provide the full range of safe and effective nursing care activities, such as moving within confined spaces, reaching above shoulders, reaching below waist, standing, and maintaining balance Fine motor skills sufficient to perform psychomotor skills, such as grasping small objects with hands, keying/typing, pinching, picking, twisting, and squeezing with fingers Physical stamina sufficient to perform client care activities for entire length of work role such as standing during surgical or therapeutic procedure, or performing CPR Physical strength sufficient to perform a full range of motion and client activities such as pulling and pushing 25 pounds, supporting and lifting up to 25 pounds, moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds and squeezing with hands to operate Physical abilities sufficient to move from place to place in a quick manner and to maneuver by twisting, squatting, climbing, and walking Auditory ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of client health needs, which includes hearing faint body sounds, faint voices, hearing situations when not able to see lips, and hearing auditory alarms Visual ability sufficient for accurate observation and performance of nursing care, which includes seeing objects up to 20 inches away and 20 feet away, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to distinguish color and color intensity Tactile ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of health care needs which include feeling vibrations, detecting temperature and feeling differences in surface characteristics, sizes, and shapes Olfactory ability sufficient to detect significant environmental and client odors Reading ability sufficient to comprehend the written word at a minimum of 10th grade level Arithmetic ability sufficient to do computations at a minimum of an 8th grade level which includes reading and understanding columns of writing, reading graphic printouts and digital displays, calibrating equipment, converting numbers to and/or from the metric system, measuring time, counting rates, using measurement tools, reading measurement marks, computing fractions, and using a calculator LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 4
Emotional stability Analytical thinking Critical thinking skills Interpersonal skills Communication Skills Emotional stability sufficient to assume responsibility/accountability for actions, which includes establishing therapeutic boundaries, dealing with the unexpected, adapting to changing environment/stress, focusing attention on a task, performing multiple responsibilities concurrently, and handling strong emotions Reasoning skills sufficient to perform deductive and inductive thinking for nursing decisions, which includes transferring knowledge from one situation to another, processing information, problem solving, evaluating outcomes, prioritizing tasks, and using short term and long term memory Critical thinking skills sufficient to exercise sound nursing judgment which includes identifying cause-effect relationships, planning/controlling activities for others, synthesizing knowledge and skills, and sequenced information Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups respecting social, cultural and spiritual diversity Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in written and oral form, which includes teaching, explaining procedures, giving oral reports, and conveying information through writing LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 5
Demonstration of LPN-RN Transition Pathway Course: Entry Point into ADN Curriculum Prerequisites Credits BIO 141 Anatomy & Physiology I 4 PSY 230 Developmental Psychology 3 SDV 100 College Success Skills 1 NAS 05 Sciences I (If student has not 3* taken or proficiently passed high school chemistry)* Total Prerequisite Credits 8 Semester 1 Credits NUR 115 LPN-RN Transition Course (Included 3 credits of lecture and 1 credit of 4 medical/surgical clinical 45 hours of clinical time) NUR 245 Maternal/Newborn Nursing 3 NUR 246 Parent/Child Nursing 3 BIO 142 Anatomy & Physiology II 4 Semester Credits 14 *Enter second year of the ADN Program Semester 2 Credits English 111 College Composition I 3 HLT 230 Principles of Nutrition & Human Development 3 NUR 201 Psychiatric Nursing 4 NUR 202 Medical/Surgical Nursing I 4 NUR 226 Health Assessment 3 Semester Credits 17 Semester 3 Credits HUM Elective 3 ITE 115 Introduction to Computer Applications & 3 Concepts NUR 208 Acute Medical-Surgical Nursing 6 NUR 254 Dimensions of Professional Nursing 2 SOC Elective 3 Semester Credits 17 LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 6
Advanced Placement Portfolio Qualified LPN-RN Transition Pathway applicants will be awarded course credit for prior specialized training, work experience, and proficient scores for required NLN exams. Advanced Placement Portfolio Prior Specialized Training, Work Experience, and proficient score on required NLN Exams LPN License with 1 year of LPN work experience in the past 12 months or a successful score on the NLN PN Adult Heath Nursing Exam and NLN PN Fundamentals Exam One hundred fifty (150) hours of PN clinical time Pre-licensure Equivalent NUR 105 NUR 108 Pre-licensure RN Clinical time Credit Hours Awarded Successful passing score on the NLN Nursing Accelerated Challenge Exam (NACE I) NUR 109 Successful pass score on the NLN PN Pharmacology Exam NUR 136 NUR 137 Total Advanced Placement Credits 17 LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 7
Admission Requirements for the LPN-RN Pathway Course 1. Graduated from High School/GED/Home School Students must have either graduated from high school or have completed their GED equivalent or provide a completed home school transcript. An advanced degree of Associate s or higher may be considered in lieu of high school graduation. 2. License to practice as an LPN in the State of Virginia, or multi-state licensure. 3. Applicants must have worked for 12 consecutive months as an LPN (by December 1, application deadline). If applicant has not practiced as an LPN for 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment, the NLN PN Fundamentals Exam and the NLN Adult Health Nursing Exam will be required. 4. In addition to their LPN license students must have completed the following prerequisite courses or equivalent: High school chemistry or NAS 05, BIO 141, PSY 230, SDV 100. 5. Academic Placement Testing Applicants will need to complete placement tests in Math and English to determine if remedial work is required. Remedial work must be completed before being considered for admission to the LPN- RN Transition Pathway. Previous college course(s) may exempt an applicant from placement testing (based upon review of official transcripts). PLACEMENT TEST REQUIRED SCORE VPT (Math) Test ** Must pass Units 1-6 VPT (English) Test** Must be eligible for ENG 111 **Test scores may not be older than 2 years 6. Transcripts Official transcripts from college from which the practical nursing certification was received should be sent to: Nursing Office Dabney S. Lancaster Community College 1000 Dabney Dr. Clifton Forge, VA 24422 LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 8
7. Admission to College Students must be admitted to DSLCC before being considered for admission to the nursing program. ADMISSION TO THE COLLEGE DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE NURSING PROGRAM 8. Nursing Entrance Examination The LPN must take the required nursing examination in order to be considered for the LPN to RN Transition Course. Passing the examinations with the required score is only part of the acceptance process and does not guarantee admission into the program. Applicants will be ranked by NACE I percentile and GPA. NURSING ENTRANCE EXAMINATION REQUIRED SCORE Foundations of Nursing (NACE I) 45 percentile or higher Contact Nursing Office (540-863-2838) for nursing entrance examination registration information. Cost of registration and test are $60.00 each time test is taken The exam may be taken 3 times between January 1 and December 1 for consideration of spring admission. The exam must be completed by December 1 for consideration for spring admission. 9. Grade Point Average (GPA) Nursing candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 before being considered for admission to the Nursing Program. 10. NLN Achievement Examinations All applicants will be required to pass the NLN PN Pharmacology exam. If applicant has not practiced as an LPN for 12 consecutive months prior to enrollment, the NLN PN Fundamentals Exam and the NLN Adult Health Nursing Exam will be required. Contact Nursing Office (540-863-2838) for examination registration information. Cost of registration and test are $18.00 each time each test is taken. Each test may be taken a maximum of two [2] times All testing must be completed by December 1. NLN ACHIEVEMENT EXAMINATION REQUIRED SCORE PN Fundamentals 45 percentile or higher Adult Health Nursing 45 percentile or higher PN Pharmacology 45 percentile or higher ***LPNs who have taken any of these examinations within the last 5 years should request copies of the scores to be sent to the Nursing Office. If scores were at the 45 th percentile or above, no further testing is required. LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 9
11. Nursing Application Form Forms are available in the Nursing Office Applications will be accepted until December 1 for January 2016 admission. Deadline for submission of all the required admission criterion is December 1, 2015. 12. Nursing Program Head may require an appointment with individual students to clarify information submitted for admission. 13. Notification Policy Nursing candidates will be notified via formal letter regarding admission status by December 22, 2015. Those offered admission to the Nursing program MUST complete the following for final acceptance: 1. Health Form: (Appendix A) Up-to-date immunizations: o Tdap (Tetanus booster) o MMR o Varicella o Hepatitis B (strongly recommend, but may decline) o Flu vaccine (during season) Two-step tuberculin skin test (TST) Physical exam: Pre-Entrance Medical Record Form NOTE: Additional costs may be incurred depending on individual immunization requirements. 2. Drug Screen and Background Check These screenings MUST be obtained through Certified Background, Inc. o Information is available in the Nursing Office or call 540-863-2838 o Costs for these screenings are the responsibility of those offered admission and are approximately $100.00 o Deadline for these screenings to be completed is January 11, 2016. Screenings may have to be repeated based on clinical settings contractual agreements. Students are subject to random screen at any time. Failure to submit and/or pass the drug screen or background check will result in denial of admission to and/or dismissal from the Nursing Program. 3. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Infant, child, and adult CPR and AED training is required Deadline for submitting an up-to-date card to the Nursing Office is December 1, 2015, with the admission criterion. LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 10
NOTE: After having completed all of the Nursing Program requirements, please be aware that final licensure determination resides with the Virginia Board of Nursing under the following stipulations: Code of Virginia # 54-367.32: The Nursing Board shall have the power to deny... (a nursing license)... upon proof that the person: a. Is guilty of fraud or deceit in procuring or attempting to procure a license; b. Is guilty of a felony or of a crime involving moral turpitude; c. Is unfit or incompetent by reason of negligence, habits or other causes; d. Is addicted to the use of alcohol or habit-forming drugs e. Is mentally or physically incompetent; or f. Is guilty of unprofessional conduct Important Names and Numbers Tina Hawley RN, MSN Assistant Professor of Nursing Interim Nursing Program Head 540-863-2802 thawley@dslcc.edu Julie Andrews Administrative Assistant Nursing Department 540-863-2838 jandrews@dslcc.edu DSLCC Bookstore 540-863-2908 DSLCC Financial Aid Office 540-863-2821 DSLCC Library 540-863-2864 LPN-RN Transition Pathway Updated: September 2015 11
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Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Associate s Degree in Nursing Program Pre-Entrance Medical Record While enrolled in the Dabney S. Lancaster Community College Associate s Degree in Nursing Program, the student will be participating in a physically, mentally, and emotionally rigorous program of study. In addition, the student will be working with patients that may be susceptible to certain diseases and at the same time the student will be exposed to patients with known or unknown contagious diseases. To ensure that the student s current health is sufficient for success in this program and to protect both the patient and the student, a pre-entrance medical exam and documentation of immunizations are required. If is the student s responsibility to complete Part I of this form and to have Part II completed by a health care provider. Part I (to be completed by the student) Name Date of Birth Last First Middle/Maiden Address # and Street City State Zip Code Telephone SSN Race Gender M / F Home Cell In Case of Emergency Name/Relationship Health Insurance Name of Insured Company Name Group # Policy # Relationship of Insured to Student Medical History (S=Student, F=Family History) Tuberculosis High Blood Pressure Cancer Migraines Heart Disease Kidney Disease Arthritis Asthma Epilepsy Diabetes Do you take any medications regularly (over-the-counter included)? If so, list: Other Comments: To the best of my knowledge, I do not have a physical or mental condition which would prevent me from performing the essential requirements of the Nursing Program (see attached). I hereby authorize the release of my medical information to the Associate s Degree in Nursing Program Director and faculty as needed. I understand that I may be dismissed from the program if I knowingly submit false information. Student Signature: Date: Health Form 1
Part II (to be completed by Health Care Provider) Physical Examination Carefully review all systems. Student Name: Height: Weight: T: P: B/P: R: Vision: OD OS corrected? Y / N Hearing: Left: Right: Normal Abnormal Findings Comments General Appearance: Ears: Nose: Throat: Neck: Chest: Cardiovascular System: G.I. System: G.U. System: CNS/Reflexes: Back and Extremities: Describe any conditions for which the student is currently being treated: Health Form 2
Part II (Continued) Student Name: List any Medications currently prescribed: Does the student applicant currently have a physical or mental condition which would preclude him/her from performing the essential functions of a nursing student and delivery of patient care? Yes / No If Yes, Please Explain: Do you consider the student applicant mentally and physically able to undertake collegiate study at Dabney S. Lancaster Community College? Yes / No If No, Please Explain: Additional Notes/Comments: Signature: Date: Print Name: Phone: Address: Health Form 3
Student Name: IMMUNIZATION RECORD Complete and return this form. Attach additional sheets of paper if more space is required. Immunization records may be submitted in the absence of the signature of a healthcare provider if a copy of the medical record documenting each immunization, procedure, or titer is attached to this form. MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella) REQUIRED Immunization Dose 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Immunization Dose 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Report of immune titer (IF NEGATIVE, NEED 2 DOSES) Titer: Date: VARICELLA (Chicken Pox) Check appropriate boxes, REQUIRED Immunization Dose 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Immunization Dose 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Report of immune titer ----------------------------------------------- Titer: Date: Reliable history of Chicken Pox --------------------------------------------------------- Date: DIPTHERIA/TETANUS TOXOID (Td or Tdap) Check appropriate boxes, REQUIRED Immunization administered --------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Td Tdap TUBERCULOSIS Check appropriate boxes, REQUIRED Two-step TST is required if the student does not have a documented negative TST result during the preceding 12 months. If the student has a documented negative TST during the preceding 12 months, only complete one-step TST. A TB blood test (QuantiFERON R-TB Gold Test) may be substituted for the TB skin test. TB Skin Test: mm of induration (first or previous test) Date: TB Skin Test: mm of induration (second test) Date: TB Blood Test: Results of test: Date: Results of chest x-ray if TB testing is positive: Date: (May use x-ray as sub. for TST, if x-ray taken with past year) HEPATITIS-B Check appropriate boxes, STRONGLY RECOMMENDED Immunization Dose 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Immunization Dose 2 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Immunization Dose 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Report of immune titer ----------------------------------------------- Titer: Date: Has not completed Hepatitis-B Series ** If student elects not to take Hepatitis B vaccine, he/she must waive by signing here: Student Signature Date MENINGOCOCCAL Check appropriate boxes, RECOMMENDED Immunization --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Has not had meningococcal vaccine COMMENTS/NOTES: Health Care Provider Signature (NP, Physician, or PA) Name (print)/credential Address Date Health Form 4
Essential Functional Abilities The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. has determined the following categories of functional abilities are essential for licensure and job performance of a member of the nursing profession. A brief description and examples of representative activities/attributes are included. CATEGORY Gross Motor Skills Fine Motor Skills Physical Endurance Physical Strength Mobility Hearing Visual Tactile DESCRIPTION Gross motor skills sufficient to provide the full range of safe and effective nursing care activities, such as moving within confined spaces, reaching above shoulders, reaching below waist, standing, and maintaining balance Fine motor skills sufficient to perform psychomotor skills, such as grasping small objects with hands, keying/typing, pinching, picking, twisting, and squeezing with fingers Physical stamina sufficient to perform client care activities for entire length of work role such as standing during surgical or therapeutic procedure, or performing CPR Physical strength sufficient to perform a full range of motion and client activities such as pulling and pushing 25 pounds, supporting and lifting up to 25 pounds, moving objects weighing up to 50 pounds and squeezing with hands to operate Physical abilities sufficient to move from place to place in a quick manner and to maneuver by twisting, squatting, climbing, and walking Auditory ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of client health needs, which includes hearing faint body sounds, faint voices, hearing situations when not able to see lips, and hearing auditory alarms Visual ability sufficient for accurate observation and performance of nursing care, which includes seeing objects up to 20 inches away and 20 feet away, depth perception, peripheral vision, and ability to distinguish color and color intensity Tactile ability sufficient for physical monitoring and assessment of health care needs which include feeling vibrations, detecting temperature and feeling differences in surface characteristics, sizes, and shapes Smell Olfactory ability sufficient to detect significant environmental and client odors Health Form 5
CATEGORY Reading Arithmetic DESCRIPTION Reading ability sufficient to comprehend the written word at a minimum of 10th grade level Arithmetic ability sufficient to do computations at a minimum of an 8th grade level which includes reading and understanding columns of writing, reading graphic printouts and digital displays, calibrating equipment, converting numbers to and/or from the metric system, measuring time, counting rates, using measurement tools, reading measurement marks, computing fractions, and using a calculator Emotional stability Emotional stability sufficient to assume responsibility/accountability for actions, which includes establishing therapeutic boundaries, dealing with the unexpected, adapting to changing environment/stress, focusing attention on a task, performing multiple responsibilities concurrently, and handling strong emotions Analytical thinking Critical thinking skills Reasoning skills sufficient to perform deductive and inductive thinking for nursing decisions, which includes transferring knowledge from one situation to another, processing information, problem solving, evaluating outcomes, prioritizing tasks, and using short term and long term memory Critical thinking skills sufficient to exercise sound nursing judgment which includes identifying causeeffect relationships, planning/controlling activities for others, synthesizing knowledge and skills, and sequenced information Interpersonal skills Interpersonal abilities sufficient to interact with individuals, families, and groups respecting social, cultural and spiritual diversity Communication Skills Communication abilities sufficient for interaction with others in written and oral form, which includes teaching, explaining procedures, giving oral reports, and conveying information through writing Health Form 6