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Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Adviser Name:_______________________ Catalog: 2011 - 2012 CNM Catalog June 2011, Volume 44 Program: Nursing (LPN Mobility), Associate of Applied Science

Nursing (LPN Mobility), Associate of Applied Science

Program Description

The LPN Mobility option allows qualified licensed practical nurses to complete their Associate of Applied Science in Nursing (AASN) by entering into the third term of the AASN program. Graduates of the ASN program meet the requirements set by the New Mexico State Board of Nursing to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. Specific terms of licensure can be obtained through the New Mexico Board of Nursing.

Special Requirements

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing-LPN Mobility is designated as a Limited Entry Program at CNM. Students who wish to pursue this degree will need to apply and be accepted before they can start the program. Students who will apply in fall 2011 should refer to the Nursing Program Website for information about the application process and admission criteria.

Students who wish to apply in spring 2012 or later should refer to the Office of Limited Entry Programs for information on selection criteria, and deadlines, which will be different from those used in 2011.

See additional Special Requirements of Nursing Programs

Career and Educational Opportunities

ASN Graduates find employment in hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care and physicians’ offices. Nurses can attain specialty credentials through employment and specialty course offering. CNM nursing students are encouraged to continue their education toward a bachelor of science in nursing degree in order to pursue leadership positions in nursing and in the community.
 

Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies ) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.

For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.

Special Notes

All entering LPN Moblity students must take NURS 2084, NURS 1007, NURS 2002 prior to starting NURS 2580. Students must show proof of licensure and provide documentations of working 1,000 hours in the past two years as an LPN.

 

Program Proficiencies

  • English 2 Proficiency
  • Math 2 Proficiency
  • Reading 2 Proficiency
  • BIO 1410/BIO 1492 or passing score on biology placement exam
  • CHEM 1410/CHEM 1492 or CHEM 1710/CHEM 1792 or passing score on biology placement exam
  • NURS 2084

Students must demonstrate proficiency in these areas either by placement scores or specific course work.

Required Program Courses

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
BIO 2110 - Microbiology 3 credit hour(s)
BIO 2192 - Microbiology Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
BIO 2210 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I 3 credit hour(s)
BIO 2292 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
BIO 2310 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II 3 credit hour(s)
BIO 2392 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory 1 credit hour(s)
ENG 1101 - College Writing 3 credit hour(s)
NUTR 2110 - Human Nutrition 3 credit hour(s)
PHIL 2247 - Biomedical Ethics 3 credit hour(s)
PSY 1105 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hour(s)
PSY 2220 - Developmental Psychology 3 credit hour(s)

 

*Arts and Sciences Elective 3 credit hour(s)

            or

IT 1010 - Introduction to Computers 3 credit hour(s)

Required Sequence of Nursing Courses

 

Term 1

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
NURS 2084 - Concepts for LPN to RPN Transitioning Students 2 credit hour(s)
NURS 1007 - Dosage Calculations (CR/NC) 1 credit hour(s)
NURS 2002 - Pharmacology in Nursing 3 credit hour(s)

Term 2

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
NURS 2580 - Family Nursing 10 credit hour(s)

Term 3

 

Course Namecredit hour(s)Term TakenGradeGen Ed
NURS 2680 - Complex Health Problems 9 credit hour(s)
NURS 2515 - Manager of Care 1 credit hour(s)

Upon completion of the program, the credits for NURS 1080 and NURS 1580 will be awarded to the students 18 credit hour(s)

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, LPN Mobility 72 credit hour(s)

 

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