Associates in Science, Registered Nursing

This program provides high-quality nursing education to a diverse student population. The program facilitates the development of entry-level nurses who are prepared to meet the evolving healthcare needs of the community. The faculty support a student-centered learning environment of collaboration, communication, safety, compassion, and excellence in nursing care.

Program Student Learning Outcome(s)

1. Engage in nursing practice that is patient-centered and culturally appropriate for individuals, families, and communities.

2. Integrate principles of quality improvement and safety into nursing practice within healthcare organizations and systems.

3. Utilize evidence-based practice in providing nursing care to patients across the lifespan.

4. Internalize professional and leadership qualities that influence individuals and groups in the delivery of nursing care.

5. Communicate and collaborate with the interprofessional team, patient, family, and community in the delivery of nursing care.

6. Utilize technologies for the management of information in the delivery of nursing care.

The department expects 40 students to complete each semester.

The program is designed to be completed in two years (after completion of pre-requisites) and qualifies the student to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. The graduate is qualified for immediate employment in acute care hospitals and many other health care facilities. The ADN also serves as a foundation for specialization. Graduates of the Associate Degree Nursing Program are also eligible to transfer into the upper division nursing courses in ADN to bachelor's degree nursing programs and ADN to master's degree nursing programs.

There are no additional requests for faculty or facilities as this is a modification of an existing program. The program serves to meet the labor market and educational needs of students seeking employment as registered nurses in acute care hospitals, out-patient and other healthcare settings. This program modification was vetted by the Nursing and Allied Health Advisory group. The program addresses LBCC’s mission to provide equitable learning and education achievements by delivering leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.

Transfer Preparation Information

This curriculum modification will allow students to concurrently enroll in a CSU BSN program and the ADN program and seamlessly transfer and complete the BSN degree within one semester of ADN graduation.

1st Semester Required Courses

ADN 10, Nursing Track - Pharmacology 1 1.5

ADN 14A, Foundational Concepts of Nursing 3.5

ADN 14B, Nursing - Health Care Participant 4

Subtotal Units 9

2nd Semester Required Courses

ADN 15A, Health and Illness Nursing Concepts I 4

ADN 24A, Maternal Newborn Nursing Concepts 2.5

ADN 24B, Pediatric Nursing Concepts 2.5

Subtotal Units 9

3rd Semester Required Courses

ADN 15B, Health and Illness Nursing Concepts 2 4.5

ADN 20, Nursing Track - Pharmacology 2 1.5

ADN 24C, Mental Health Nursing Concepts 3

Subtotal Units 9

4th Semester Required Courses

ADN 25A, Health and Illness Nursing Concepts 3 4

ADN 25B, Health and Illness Nursing Concepts 4 5

Total Units 36

Electives (as needed to reach 60 degree-applicable units)

Minimum Degree Total 60

The related LBCC VN program does not compete with the ADN program, but provides a pathway to employment as a nurse before completion of the ADN program.

There are similar programs at neighboring community colleges including LA Harbor, Cypress, Cerritos, and Golden West Colleges.

400-500

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