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.
The LPN to RN Nursing program lectures and labs are held at the Joint Health Sciences Center (JHSC), 201 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103
* Evening & Daytime LPN to RN options available!
Steps to Apply
- Visit the Nursing Programs webpage
- Attend an Info Session
- Apply to Camden County College
- View the LPN to RN Application booklet on the Nursing Programs page
- Courses
- Learning Outcomes
- Employment
- Special Requirements
- ACEN Policy#29 Outcome Data
- Contact
- Accreditations
- Additional information
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| First Year / First Semester | ||
| ENG 101 | English Composition I 1 | 3 |
| BIO 111 | Biology I- Science or | |
| CHM-101 | General Organic and Biological Chemistry I | 4 |
| NUR 219 | Transition to Professional Nursing 2 | 2 |
| PSY 101 | Basic Psychology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Diversity Humanities General Education | 3 |
| 15 | ||
| First Year / Second Semester | ||
| ENG 102 | English Composition II 3 | 3 |
| BIO 211 | Anatomy and Physiology I 4 | |
| BIO-117 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 221 | Microbiology I 4 | |
| BIO-121 | Basic Microbiology I | 4 |
| NUR 220 | Nursing I 5 | 6 |
| 17 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Second Year / First Semester | ||
| NUR 221 | Nursing II 6 | 7 |
| NUR 222 | Global Health and Diversity in Nursing 7 | 2 |
| PSY 109 | Developmental Psychology 8 | 3 |
| BIO 212 | Anatomy and Physiology II 9 | |
| BIO-118 | Basic Anatomy & Physiology II | 4 |
| 16 | ||
| Second Year / Second Semester | ||
| NUR 223 | Nursing III 10 | 7 |
| NUR 224 | Leadership and Role Transition 11 | 2 |
| SOC 101 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| 12 | ||
| Total Minimum Credits | 60 | |
2 Acceptance into Program
3 Prerequisite: ENG-101
4 Prerequisite: BIO-111
5 Prerequisite: BIO-111 or CHM 101, NUR-219, PSY-101, ENG-101
6 Prerequisites: BIO 211 or BIO 117, BIO 221 or BIO 121, ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, NUR-219, NUR-220; Co-requisite: NUR-222
7 Prerequisites: BIO 211 or BIO 117, BIO 221 or BIO 121, ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, NUR-219, NUR-220; Co-requisite: NUR-221
9 Prerequisite: BIO-211
10 Prerequisites: BIO-111 or CHM-101, BIO-211 or BIO-117, BIO-212 or BIO-118, BIO-221 or BIO-121 ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, PSY-109, NUR-219, NUR-220, NUR-221, NUR-222; Co-requisite: NUR-224
11 NUR-224 Prerequisites: BIO-221 or BIO-117, BIO-212 or BIO-118, BIO-221 or BIO-121, ENG-101, ENG-102, PSY-101, PSY-109, NUR-219, NUR-220, NUR-221, NUR-222; Co-requisite: NUR-223
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students of the Camden County College Associate Degree in Nursing Program will:
- Synthesize current evidence – based research into
a safe effective plan of care. - Appraise collaboration between members of the interdisciplinary team, client, and the client support persons with respect to social determinants of health.
- Choose quality improvement initiatives to improve care delivery and promote quality health outcomes.
- Evaluate information and technology to facilitate decision making for optimal healthcare outcomes.
- Model professionalism consistent with the standards of practice and regulatory framework of the Registered Professional Nurse.
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
- Be at least 18 years of age and a high school graduate or have a GED.
- Be at college-level Math and English following the placement requirements and/or exemptions of the Testing Center on www.camdencc.edu/testing by the start of the program.
- Provide official college transcripts from all colleges attended.
- Provide proof of LPN license or complete a PN program before the start of the LPN to RN program.
- A minimum overall TEAS score of 58.7% with a minimum score of 50% in both Reading and Math is required. Results must be less than 2 years old at the time of application with at least 30 days between attempts and maximum of 4 attempts in a year. Test in-person only. Register on www.atitesting.com.
- Maintain a grade at least 75% in all nursing courses.
- Maintain a grade of C or better in all general education courses in the nursing curriculum.
- If accepted, complete a physical exam, with proof of required immunizations or titers that show immunity, proof of liability insurance, and health insurance. 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.
- It is highly recommended to attend a virtual Nursing Information session. Visit www.camdencc.edu/events/category/nursing/list/ to register and receive the link.
- For more information, please visit the Nursing webpage www.camdencc.edu/nursing or email nursing@camdencc.edu to request an information packet.
Contact Nursing
Sherri Bonafiglia
Nursing Program Coordinator
Phone: (856) 227-7200 ext. 4573
Email: nursing@camdencc.edu
www.camdencc.edu/nursing
Camden County College LPN to RN Program is accredited by:
New Jersey Board of Nursing
124 Halsey Street
Newark, NJ 07102
973-504-6430
http://www.njconsumeraffairs.gov/nur
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
(404) 975-5000
http://www.acenursing.com/candidates/candidacy.asp
Additional information
| CIP Code | 51.3801 |
|---|---|
| Program Code | NUR.AS |
