LPN to RN – Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse

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