Associate Degree Nursing

Paramedic to RN Program

Associate of Applied Science - Curriculum Code 2403

Advanced placement for paramedics is available through the PARAMEDIC TO RN program. A paramedic who qualifies* (see Enrollment Services for program application (must have completed BIOG 121, Anatomy and Physiology I, with a grade of "C" or better and PSYH 151, Introduction to Psychology, prior to taking NURS 131, Transition to Registered Nursing for the Paramedic*. The Paramedic must complete NURS 131 with a grade of "C" or better in order to gain advanced placement. LCCC has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by LCCC's University Partnership. *Current license and 2 years of work experience within the last 5 years.

1. * Admission to PARAMEDIC TO RN program.

2. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification is required upon entrance into the program.

3. Students having previous college work must have a 2.5 GPA.

4. > Indicates that this course requires a prerequisite.

5. ** Indicates that a grade of "C" (2.00) or better must be earned in order to continue in the sequence.

6. High school chemistry with a grade of "C" or better, or CHMY 161 with a grade of "C" (2.0) or better is a program preadmission requirement.

7. ^A student must register for the orientaion course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of thirteen or more credit hours.

8. ***Students are encouraged to take ENGL 161 & 162 if they are considering pursuing the BSN.

Established    November 2008
Revised         January 2013

Effective        August 2013