LVN to BSN
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| LVN to BSN | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) 4 | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) 5 | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| BIOL 2403 | Human Anatomy & Physiology I 2, 6 | 4 |
| BIOL 2404 | Human Anatomy & Physiology II 2, 6 | 4 |
| BIOL 2420 | Intro Applied Microbiology | 4 |
| or BIOL 3470 | General Microbiology | |
| CHEM 1406 | Inorganic & Envir Chemistry 2, 7 | 4 |
| or CHEM 1411 | General Chemistry I | |
| FACS 2362 | Nutrition 8 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1324 | Mth for Mngl Decision Making | |
| or MATH 1410 | Elementary Functions | |
| or MATH 1420 | Calculus I | |
| MATH 1342 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| or MATH 1370 | Intro Biomedical Statistics | |
| or PSYC 3402 | Psychological Statistics | |
| PSYC 1301 | Introduction To Psychology 4 | 3 |
| PSYC 3374 | Development Psychology | 3 |
| Track Specific Requirements | ||
| NURS 3320 | Pathophysiology for Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 3351 | Nursing Concepts I | 3 |
| NURS 3660 | LVN-to-BSN Role Transition | 6 |
| or NURS 3631 | Nursing Fundamentals | |
| NURS 3310 | Health Assessment | 3 |
| NURS 3321 | Pharmacology for Nursing | 3 |
| NURS 3360 | Introduction to Research | 3 |
| NURS 3540 | Mental Health and Illness | 5 |
| NURS 3620 | Adult Health I | 6 |
| NURS 4030 | Community Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 4520 | Child & Adolescent Nursing | 5 |
| NURS 4540 | Women's Hlth and Matern NB Nur | 5 |
| NURS 4620 | Adult Health II | 6 |
| NURS 4060 | Leadership and Management | 4 |
| NURS 4250 | Nursing Concepts II | 2 |
| NURS 3340 | Older Adult Health Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Prerequisites and Texas Core | 59 | |
| Nursing Credit Hours | 62 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
| 1 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). |
| 3 | PHIL 1301 recommended. |
| 4 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
| 5 | SOCI 2319 recommended. |
| 6 | BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details. |
| 7 | CHEM 1406 recommended. |
| 8 | FACS 1367 may be used as a transfer course for this requirement; please see a SAM Center advisor for more details. |
Notes:
BIOL 2404 requires a grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 2403.
Science courses do not require a 7 year renewal for practicing LVNs.
LVN-to-BSN Role Transition (NURS 3660) is a hybrid course. The classroom content is online. The clinical component is face-to-face. All other courses are integrated with the pre-licensure BSN students.
Students must apply and be accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing prior to registering for any NURS courses.
Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in each NURS course to progress to the next nursing courses.
Students may not progress to the next level of NURS courses until all courses in previous level have been successfully completed.
Students accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing are required to adhere to additional policies indicated in the School of Nursing student handbook.
The Plan of Study is based on Fall admission.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| Component Area IX | 1 | BIOL 24041 | 4 |
| BIOL 24031 | 4 | ENGL 13023 | 3 |
| CHEM 1406 or 14111, 2 | 4 | HIST 13015 | 3 |
| ENGL 13013 | 3 | MATH 1342, 1370, or PSYC 3402 | 3 |
| MATH 1314, 1410, or 14204 | 3 | PSYC 13016 | 3 |
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| BIOL 2420 or 3470 | 4 | Component Area IV9 | 3 |
| FACS 23627 | 3 | Component Area V | 3 |
| HIST 13025 | 3 | Component Area IX10 | 3 |
| POLS 23058 | 3 | NURS 3320 | 3 |
| PSYC 3374 | 3 | NURS 3351 | 3 |
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| NURS 3310 | 3 | NURS 3360 | 3 |
| NURS 3321 | 3 | NURS 3540 | 5 |
| NURS 3660 or 3631 | 6 | NURS 3620 | 6 |
| POLS 23068 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| First Semester | Hours | Second Semester | Hours |
| NURS 4030 | 5 | NURS 3340 | 3 |
| NURS 4520 | 5 | NURS 4060 | 4 |
| NURS 4540 | 5 | NURS 4250 | 2 |
| NURS 4620 | 6 | ||
| 15 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 121 | |||
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Prerequisites and Texas Core | 59 | |
| Nursing Credit Hours | 62 | |
| Total Hours | 121 | |
| 1 | Satisfies Core Curriculum for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). |
| 2 | CHEM 1406 recommended. |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum for Component Area I (Communication). |
| 4 | Satisfies Core Curriculum for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
| 5 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 6 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
| 7 | FACS 1367 only accepted as a transfer course. |
| 8 | Satisfies Core Curriculum for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
| 9 | PHIL 1301 recommended. |
| 10 | SOCI 2319 recommended. |
Notes:
BIOL 2404 requires a grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 2403.
Science courses do not require a 7 year renewal for practicing LVNs.
LVN-to-BSN Role Transition (NURS 3660) is a hybrid course. The classroom content is online. The clinical component is face-to-face. All other courses are integrated with the pre-licensure BSN students.
Students must apply and be accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing prior to registering for any NURS courses.
Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in each NURS course to progress to the next nursing courses.
Students may not progress to the next level of NURS courses until all courses in previous level have been successfully completed.
Students accepted into the SHSU School of Nursing are required to adhere to additional policies indicated in the School of Nursing student handbook.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The LVN to BSN is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Lead in the provision of safe quality care using evidence-based practice.
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Collaborate with patients and members of the healthcare team to promote health and provide preventive care.
- Incorporate ethical principles and professional standards to provide quality care to diverse populations.
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Advocate for patients and the nursing profession while incorporating dynamic system practices, health policies, and global healthcare factors.
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Maintain confidentiality and protect patient rights utilizing technology and information management systems.
