# LVN to Registered Nursing (A.S. Degree)

Bakersfield College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Health Sciences

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#### LVN to Registered Nursing Associate of Science

The study of nursing is the application of knowledge from the arts and sciences. The purpose of the Bakersfield College LVN to Registered Nursing Associate of Science Program is to provide the foundation for students to become competent registered nurses. The LVN to Registered Nursing Associate of Science Program respects the individuality of students and recognizes that each student has different educational, experiential, cultural, spiritual, economic and social backgrounds and a unique support system. The aim of the program is to provide a positive, innovative learning model that fosters the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills so that the graduate nurse is equipped to deliver care to a culturally diverse population in a variety of healthcare settings. Career Opportunities: Employment in a variety of healthcare facilities and settings Upon completion of graduation requirements and the required degree courses with at least a "C" or "P" grade in each course, the student will be eligible for a LVN to Registered Nursing Associate of Science Degree.

### Program Learning Outcomes

-   1\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will utilize the nursing process and evidence-based practice to facilitate optimal client outcomes for diverse cultures across the lifespan and in a variety of settings.

-   2\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required of the professional nurse as defined by the California Nursing Practice Act, standards of nursing practice, considering legal, moral, and ethical principles.

-   3\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will communicate and collaborate effectively in both oral and written formats, employing patient care technologies and information systems with individuals, families, populations, communities, and the interdisciplinary team across the health care continuum.

-   4\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will collaborate with healthcare professionals to enhance quality improvement and safety initiatives at individual and systems levels of care.

-   5\. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will assume the roles of provider of care, manager of care, and member of the profession as an entry-level nurse.

### Program Requirements

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **LVN to Registered Nursing Associate of Science** | | 18 |
| **Core Courses: Complete all of the following** | | 18 |
| NURS B44 | Nursing Care of the Psychiatric-Mental Health Client | 3 |
| NURS B46 | Nursing Care of the Medical Surgical Patient 3 | 5 |
| NURS B49 | Nursing Care of the Medical Surgical Patient 4 | 7 |
| NURS B80C | Nursing Learning Lab 3 | 0.5 |
| NURS B80D | Nursing Learning Lab 4 | 0.5 |
| NURS B51 | LVN to ADN Role Transition | 2 |