MATC 2024-25 Catalog

Healthcare Academic & Career Pathway LPN to ADN Progression PROGRAM CODE: 10-543-10.22.P

Associate Degree

COURSE

CREDITS

ENG-195

Written Communication ‡ ............................................... 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡ Introduction to Psychology ............................................. 3 (or) PSYCH-231 Introductory Psychology Developmental Psychology ............................................. 3 (or) PSYCH-238 Lifespan Psychology Introduction to Diversity Studies..................................... 3 (or) SOCSCI-203 Introduction to Sociology (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI or HIST course General Anatomy and Physiology ‡................................. 4 (or) BIOSCI-201 Anatomy and Physiology 1 ‡ Microbiology ‡................................................................ 4 Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ .............................. 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course Advanced Anatomy and Physiology ‡ ............................. 4 (or) BIOSCI-202 Anatomy and Physiology 2 ‡ Nursing Complex Health Alterations 1 ‡ ........................ 3 Mental Health Community Concepts ‡ ........................... 2 Nursing Clinical Skill Development ‡ .............................. 2 Nursing Intermediate Clinical Practice ‡ ......................... 3 Nursing Advanced Skills ‡ .............................................. 1 Nursing Complex Health Alterations 2 ‡ ......................... 3 Nursing Management and Professional Concepts ‡........ 2 Nursing Advanced Clinical Practice ‡ ............................. 3 Nursing Clinical Transition ‡ .......................................... 2

PSYCH-198

PSYCH-188

SOCSCI-172

BIOSCI-177

BIOSCI-197

ENG-196

Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus, Mequon Campus Start Dates: August and January Admission Requirement: 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. Transfer: Will transfer to one or more four-year institutions Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Apply at fafsa.gov. Use School Code 003866. Program Description If you are a licensed practical nurse interested in a career as a registered nurse, this program is for you. 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. • Integrate theoretical knowledge to support decision-making. • Integrate nursing process into patient care across diverse populations. • Function as a healthcare team member to provide safe and effective care.

BIOSCI-179

NRSAD-109 NRSAD-110 NRSAD-191 NRSAD-111 NRSAD-112 NRSAD-113 NRSAD-114 NRSAD-115 NRSAD-116

48

CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this degree

Note: Licensure as LPN required for this program. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. 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.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-6263, 262-238-2281 or healthpathway@matc.edu

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