Overview
Licensed vocational nurses who desire to complete the minimum number of units required to take the licensure examination may apply for this option. LVNs who select the "30-Unit Option" method to satisfy the requirements for licensure as a Registered Interested students should consult the Chair of the Department of Nursing for an individual program consultation to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of this option.
Requirements
Departmental Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the "30 Unit" certificate at National University, candidates must satisfy all of the following criteria:
- Have completed the National University undergraduate admission process
- Hold a current, active license to practice as a licensed vocational nurse
- Have successfully completed the required preparation courses PRIOR to submitting the application
- Submit the appropriate nursing program application
- For advising purposes only, complete the ACCUPLACER math and english tests
- For advising purposes only, submit a written statement of professional and educational goals to the Department of Nursing
Requirements for the Certificate
To receive the "30 Unit Option" certificate, students must complete the 40.5 quarter units as outlined below. The following courses are specific certificate requirements.
Required Preparation
(4 courses, 12 quarter units)
SCI 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
SCI 202A Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory II
SCI 203 Introduction to Microbiology
SCI 203A Introduction to Microbiology Laboratory
Nursing Core Courses
(7 courses, 28.5 quarter units)
NSG 310 Professional Nursing Values**
NSG 320 Nursing Process IV: Medical-Surgical Nursing II**
NSG 320A Nursing Process IV: Medical-Surgical Nursing II Clinical Laboratory**
NSG 325 Nursing Process V: Psychosocial Nursing**
(Prerequisite: C or better in NSG 320 and Pass 320A
NSG 325A Nursing Process V: Psychosocial Nursing Clinical Laboratory**
(Prerequisite: C or better in NSG 320 and Pass 320A
NSG 340 Nursing Role Transitions: Introductory Nursing Management and Leadership** (1.5 quarter units) *
(Prerequisite: C or better in NSG 325 and Pass 325A
NSG 340A Nursing Role Transitions: Introductory Nursing Management and Leadership Clinical Laboratory **
(Prerequisite: C or better in NSG 325 and Pass 325A
** Content required for licensure by CA Board of Registered Nursing
| Degree Program Locations | |
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| Rancho Bernardo Campus | |