LPN to Associate Degree Advanced Placement Nurse Education – Full Time Program
Associate in Science Degree
Program Description
These full-time courses of study lead to an Associate in Science degree and eligibility to take the NCLEX-RN. Classes are held primarily during the day. LPNs are admitted annually to the second year by advanced placement. Credit is given for Nursing I, II, and III. To receive advanced placement the LPN must have graduated from an approved school of practical nursing, hold a current unrestricted license to practice practical nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and have successfully completed the required prerequisite first-year courses. LPN graduates of Southeastern Regional, Blue Hills Technical, and Bristol Plymouth Technical School may be given transfer credit for the Human Growth and Development course.
The graduates of this Associate Degree program are prepared to deliver nursing care in structured settings to patients with common health needs, and are eligible to take the NCLEX Examination for licensure as a registered nurse.
Critical thinking is a multi-faceted process that includes the application of analytical reasoning, reflection and rational problem solving skills, using verifiable information and clinical judgment in order to choose among existing alternative solutions to clinical problems.* At the completion of the Nurse Education Program at Massasoit Community College, the graduate will utilize critical thinking to:
| Competencies | Program Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Nursing Process | Integrate consistently and independently the nursing process in coordinating a holistic care plan to meet the needs of individuals across the life span. |
| Teaching & Learning | Incorporate teaching/learning concepts into nursing practice. |
| Technical Skills | Perform technical skills and competencies necessary for entry into professional practice in accordance with current policies, procedures, and evidence based practice. |
| Roles & Responsibilities | Responsibilities Integrate professional values through collegial practice, lifelong learning, service to the community, and the commitment to improvement of the profession and the health care system. |
| Knowledge Base | Synthesize knowledge from biological, behavioral, social, and nursing science into the delivery of individualized, holistic and caring nursing practice. |
| Communication | Communicate effectively and therapeutically with patients, families, and health care team members in the coordination and delivery of patient care. |
| Diversity | Provide nursing care to diverse populations both independently and in collaboration with other health team members. |
*Adapted from PEW Commission ADN Competencies
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