MATC 2021-22 Catalog

Practical Nursing – LPN-RN Educational Progression ASSOCIATE DEGREE Program Code: 10-543-10 Downtown Milwaukee, Mequon campuses COURSES

Credits

Through this program, an LPN can prepare for a registered nursing career, followed by options for RN-BSN programs. Contact an MATC advisor for information.

ENG-195 Written Communication............................ 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ PSYCH-199 Psychology of Human Relations ................ 3 (or) PSYCH-238 Lifespan Psychology SOCSCI-172 Introduction to Diversity Studies ............... 3 (or) SOCSCI-203 Introduction to Sociology (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course BIOSCI-177 General Anatomy and Physiology ‡ ........... 4 (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ‡ BIOSCI-197 Microbiology ‡........................................... 4 ENG-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication........... 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course BIOSCI-179 Advanced Anatomy and Physiology ‡........ 4 (or) BIOSCI-202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ‡ CHEM-186 Introductory Biochemistry ‡...................... 4 NRSAD-109 Nursing Complex Health Alterations 1 ‡ ... 3 NRSAD-110 Nursing Mental Health Community Concepts ‡ ................................................ 2 NRSAD-191 Nursing Clinical Skill Development ‡ ......... 2 NRSAD-111 Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice ‡.... 3 NRSAD-112 Nursing Advanced Skills ‡.......................... 1 NRSAD-113 Nursing Complex Health Alterations 2 ‡ ........................................... 3 NRSAD-114 Nursing Management Concepts ‡.............. 2 NRSAD-115 Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice ‡........... 3 NRSAD-116 Nursing Clinical Transition ‡ ..................... 2 TOTAL CREDITS: 49 Note: Licensure as LPN required for this program. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. This Associate in Applied Science programwill transfer to one or more four-year institutions.

Associate Degrees

If you are a licensed practical nurse interested in a career as a registered nurse, this program is for you. Your work experience may earn you advanced- standing credits. Graduates are eligible to take the RN Licensure Exam (NCLEX-RN). Employers will expect graduates to have a plan for completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Some BSN courses may be taken concurrently with associate degree courses. Program Learning Outcomes • Implement one’s role as a nurse in ways that re fl ect integrity, responsibility, ethical practices, and an evolving professional identity as a nurse committed to evidence-based practice, caring, advocacy and quality care • Demonstrate appropriate written, verbal, and nonverbal communication in a variety of clinical contexts

(For full description, see matc.edu.) Admission Requirements

Must have 2,000 hours work experience within the last fi ve years as an LPN in a healthcare setting with direct patient care responsibilities. Must hold a current Wisconsin Practical Nurse License. This program admits students through a petition selection process. See program’s webpage at matc.edu to view details. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

This program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), 3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta, GA 30326; 404-975-5000; acenursing.org.

Start Dates: August and January

Healthcare

matc.edu/course-catalog/healthcare To apply for financial aid, visit fafsa.gov. School Code: 003866

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