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Nursing PN-to-RN [RN Completion] (AS)


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

  • Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “B-” in all Nursing courses in addition to a grade of “C” in each support course. 
  • Credit Hour Requirement: A minimum of 61 credit hours is required for the AS (this does not include Practical Nursing Program nursing courses). Twenty residency hours are also required.
  • Program Code: 2009AS
  • 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 admission advisement.

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 must first apply for admission to Weber State University. Applicants must also apply for admission to the PN to RN (RN Completion) Program. Admission times and deadlines vary according to campus location. For applications and deadline information, please contact the School of Nursing Enrollment Director.   Admission applications are reviewed and evaluated by School of Nursing Admissions and Advancement Committee. Applicants are notified of committee decision by mail. Admission requirements are outlined on the admissions application available at http://weber.edu/nursing. Applicants to this program must have an LPN license or be eligible for testing for the NCLEX-PN exam.  Accepted applicants must have their PN license prior to the end of their third semester.

 

Major Course Requirements for PN-to-RN (RN Completion) AS 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


ADDITIONAL PREREQUISITES


Fourth Semester


  • Gen Ed HU or CA Humanities or Creative Arts (3)
  • Gen Ed CIL Computer Information Literacy (2-4)
  • Gen Ed CA Creative Arts (3)

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