MATC 2022-23 Catalog

LPN to ADN 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 • Integrate professional nursing identity re fl ecting integrity, responsibility, and nursing standards • Communicate comprehensive information using multiple sources in nursing practice (For full description, see matc.edu.) Admission Requirements 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 speci fi c 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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