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4-13-3: Associate of Science: Nursing (ASN)

LPN to ASN Advanced Placement Option

Colorado Christian University offers an Associate of Science in Nursing degree (ASN). The ASN degree's combination of general education, nursing distinctive and nursing major courses offers a solid foundation for career opportunities and advancement for the licensed practical nurse (LPN). The ASN coursework is offered in a varied format including weekend and evenings. This program allows for greater freedom in progressing through courses that meet the unique scheduling needs of working adults. It also provides students with some of the general education requirements necessary to complete a bachelor's degree. Coursework is enhanced with online internet instruction that provides greater flexibility in completing assignments outside the classroom.

Required Courses for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree

General Education and Nursing Distinctive Courses

ENG 102 English Composition (3)
MAT 110 Math Concepts (3)
PSY 245 Life Span Psychology and Development (3)
PHL 205 World Views (3)
CCU Biblical Studies course (3)
BIO 201 Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
BIO 211 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (1)
BIO 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology (3)
BIO 212 Human Anatomy and Physiology Lab (1)
BIO 208 Microbiology (3)
BIO 218 Microbiology Lab (1)
BIO 340 Pathophysiology (4)

Students are required to pass a Medication Administration competency test. If students do not pass the competency test in two attempts, they are required to complete MAT 095 Medication Administration for Health Care Professional.

LPN to ASN Course Requirements

NUR 196 LPN to ASN Bridge Course (2)
NUR 210 Nursing Care: Adults and Older Adults II (6)
NUR 220 Nursing Care: Childbearing and Childrearing Families Complex Alterations (3)
NUR 230 Nursing Care: Clients Across the Life Span with Alterations in Mental Health (4)
NUR 240 Nursing Care: Clients Across the Life Span with Complex Alternations in Health/Illness (4)
NUR 260 Nursing Professional Practice I: Leadership, Issues, and Trends (2)
NUR 280 Capstone: ASN Role Synthesis (2)

Graduation Requirements for the Associate of Science in Nursing

Completion of 72 credit hours of courses, including all general education, nursing distinctive, and major coursework. The major course requirements include 23 credit hours.
A letter grade of C or better and a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or better in all CCU course work.
Meet the CCU Residency requirements.
Formal and timely application for graduation by the date specified by the University Registrar.
No outstanding financial obligation to the University.

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