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Home » Programs » Nursing and Allied Health » LPN to RN – Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse
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LPN to RN – Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse

The Nursing program at Camden County College is approved by the New Jersey Board of Nursing. This program provides the education that leads to an associate degree in nursing and eligibility to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN). The curriculum provides students with the knowledge, technical skills, interpersonal skills, and values that qualify graduates for a career in professional nursing. Content includes courses in science, social science, humanities, nursing theory, lab skills training, and clinical experiences in a variety of healthcare settings. General education credits earned in this program will transfer as per existing intercollegiate agreements.

Steps to Apply

  1. Attend an Info Session
  2. Apply to Camden County College
  3. Download and complete the Nursing Application
TEAS Registration
Program Details
Meta Major: Nursing, Nursing and Allied Health
Degree/Certificate: Associate of Science in Nursing Program
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Code Course Credits
Summer Session 1
*ENG 101 English Composition I1 3
*BIO 111 Biology I- Science2 or
CHM-101 General Organic and Biological Chemistry I 4
NUR 219 Transition to Professional Nursing3 2
*PSY 101 Basic Psychology 3
12
Fall Semester
*ENG 102 English Composition II4 3
*BIO 211 Anatomy and Physiology I5
BIO-117 Basic Anatomy & Physiology I 4
*BIO 221 Microbiology I5
BIO-121 Basic Microbiology I 4
NUR 220 Nursing I6 6
17
Winter Session
…-… *Diversity Humanities General Education 3
3
Code Course Credits
Spring Semester
NUR 221 Nursing II7 7
NUR 222 Global Health and Diversity in Nursing8 2
*PSY 109 Developmental Psychology9 3
*BIO 212 Anatomy and Physiology II10
BIO-118 Basic Anatomy & Physiology II 4
16
Summer Session 2
NUR 223 Nursing III11 7
NUR 224 Leadership and Role Transition12 2
*SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology 3
12
Total Minimum Credits 60
1 Must place into College Level ENG or complete all appropriate prerequisites.
2 Prerequisite: MTH-029 and (ENG-103 and ENG-023) or ENG 046
3 Acceptance into Program
4 Prerequisite: ENG-101
5 Prerequisite: BIO-111
6 Prerequisite: BIO-111, NUR-219, PSY-101, ENG-101 or CHM 101
7Prerequisites: BIO 211 or BIO 117, BIO 221 or BIO 121, ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, NUR-219, NUR-220; Co-requisite: NUR-222
8Prerequisites: BIO 211 or BIO 117, BIO 221 or BIO 121, ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, NUR-219, NUR-220; Co-requisite: NUR-221
9Prerequisite: PSY-101
10Prerequisite: BIO-211
11Prerequisites: BIO 212 or BIO 118, BIO 221 or BIO 121, ENG-102, PSY-109, NUR-219, NUR-220, NUR-221, NUR-222; Co-requisite: NUR-224
12Prerequisites: BIO-212, BIO-221, ENG-102, PSY-109, NUR-219, NUR-220, NUR-221, NUR-222; Co-requisite: NUR-223

*General Education requirements for certificate programs:

  • Communication – ENG-101 and ENG-102 – totaling 6 credits
  • Math, Science Technology – BIO-111, 211, 212 – totaling 12 credits
  • Social/behavioral science SOC-101 and PSY-101 – 6 credits, Diversity Humanities GE Elective – 3 credits totaling 9 credits
  • Unassigned General Education PSY-109, BIO-221- totaling 7 credits

Totaling 34 General Education Credits

Program Student Learning Outcomes

Students of the Camden County College Associate Degree in Nursing Program will:

  1. Apply Maslow’s basic Hierarchy of Needs, Orem’s Universal Self-Care Requisites Theory, and the Knowledge Skills and Attitudes of QSEN as a framework for their contribution to patient-centered nursing care as assessed by skills demonstrations clinical and laboratory evaluation tools, course content examinations, and ATI proctored standardized content examinations.
  2. Demonstrate and Integrate critical thinking and clinical judgment skills to the implementation of client/patient teaching and contribute to the development of multidisciplinary care plans across the life span as assessed by clinical eval tool and ATI standardized content exams, course content exams and simulation activities.
  3. Collaborate effectively within the healthcare team to support the provision of safe, competent, evidence-based practice as assessed by clinical eval tool clinical assignments, course exams and ATI standardized content exams.
  4. Communicate effectively and therapeutically with clients/patients, families, peers and other members of the health care team through verbal and written means as assessed by clinical evaluation tool and assignments and simulation activities.
  5. Direct and coordinate nursing care and evaluate the efficacy based on established outcome criteria as assessed by clinical evaluation tool and assignments, ATI content exam items, and course exams.

Program Goals

  1. To provide a concentration of course work appropriate for registered nurses.
  2. To prepare the students to successfully pass the NCLEX-RN exam for licensure as a registered nurse.
  3. To earn an Associate degree from the college.
  4. To prepare students to enter the workplace in multi-care arenas.
  5. To provide students with General Education courses.

Employment Opportunities

  • Hospitals
  • Physicians’ offices
  • Residential care facilities
  • Hospice
  • Long-term care facilities
  • Home healthcare services
  • Rehabilitation facilities
  • Outpatient care facilities
  • Prisons

Special Program Requirements

All applicants must:

  • Be at least 18 years of age, high school graduate, and have a GPA of 2.5.
  • Complete the Accuplacer and test at college level.
  • Provide proof of high school graduation or GED.
  • Provide college transcripts from all colleges attended.
  • TEAS test minimum score of 50% is required in both reading and math, and a minimum total score of 58.7% for admission. Results must be less than 2 years old with 45 days between attempts.
  • Maintain a grade of C or better and no less than 75% in all nursing courses.
  • Maintain a grade of C or better in all courses in the nursing curriculum.
  • Complete a physical exam, with proof of required immunizations “or titers that show immunity” proof of liability and insurance, and health insurance. Applicants must provide a clear urine drug screen and clear criminal background, within two week of program acceptance.
  • The above requirements are minimum and do not guarantee acceptance into the nursing program. Applicants must meet the nursing department’s criteria to receive provisional acceptance.
  • Complete FAFSA if interested in financial aid (optional)

Contact Nursing

Camden County College Contact:

Sherri Bonafiglia
Nursing Program Coordinator
Phone: (856) 227-7200 ext. 4573
Email: nursing@camdencc.edu

Dr. Fathia Richardson
Director of Nursing
Phone: (856) 227-7200, ext. 4804

Additional information

CIP Code

51.3801

Program Code

NUR.AS

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