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Nursing, PN-to-RN [RN Completion] (AAS)


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The AAS Degree is one of two options for RN Completion (PN-to-RN)

  • Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “B-” in all Nursing courses in addition to a grade of “C” in each prerequisite and support course.
  • Credit Hour Requirement: A minimum of 63 credit hours is required for the AAS. This includes Practical Nursing Program nursing courses (15 hours), 18 credit hours of RN curriculum, and 28 credit hours of non-nursing, made up of pre-requisites, General Education, and required support courses, and 2 additional credit hours to meet the WSU 20 credit hour residency requirement.
  • Program Code: 2009AAS
  • CIPC: 513801

Clinical Ratio is 1:3 (one clinical credit hour means there are three clock hours of clinical)

Advisement

Contact the School of Nursing Enrollment Director at (801) 626-7774, prompt 6, for advisement.

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Admission Requirements

Admission is competitive; therefore, the criteria listed on the application form should be considered as minimum standards.

School of Nursing Enrollment Director at (801) 626-7774, prompt 6.

Applicants for admission must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Applications may be obtained on the School of Nursing website at http://weber.edu/nursing. Applications must be completed and on file by the admission cycle application deadline. An application fee must be paid at the time the application is submitted. Admission applications are reviewed by the School of Nursing Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Applicants to this program must have an LPN license or be eligible for testing for the NCLEX-PN exam.

All prerequisite courses must be successfully completed with a “C” grade or better in order to advance into the third semester of the nursing program. Admission requirements are outlined on the admissions application available at http://weber.edu/nursing.

Major Course Requirements for PN-to-RN (RN Completion) AAS Option


Nursing Courses Required (must be taken in sequence)


 PN to RN students start in the 3rd semester of the associate degree program

Prerequisite/Support Courses Required


(must be taken in sequence listed or earlier)

Prerequisite and support courses must be completed and passed with a “C” or better prior to progression to the next semester.

NURSING PREREQUISITE


Fourth Semester


  • HU or CA Humanities or Creative Arts (3)

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