LVN to RN Step-Up (ADN) - AS
A.D.N. for Transfer Degrees and Certificates A-Z · College of the Siskiyous · 2026-2027 Catalog
Credits: 27.0 credits
Nursing is an art and applied science based upon the principles taken from natural, biological, physical, and behavioral sciences, as well as from the liberal arts. Registered Nurses (RNs) assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans through interpretation of information, and coordinate, delegate, and supervise safe delivery of care. RNs perform independent, interdependent, and dependent functions that include treating patients and educating patients, families, and communities about various medical conditions, and also include acting as patient advocates. The LVN to RN Step-Up (ADN) program at College of the Siskiyous is two full-time semesters, each with two courses, plus a three unit Role Transition course. Classroom instruction is offered concurrently with clinical experiences. It is strongly suggested that students meet with their College of the Siskiyous counselor to plan appropriate general education and prerequisite requirements and check the program website for the most up-to-date relevant information. Important: To obtain the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing-LVN to RN Step-Up (ADN), students must complete the following Nursing degree requirements with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.
Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| LVN to RN Step-Up (ADN) - AS Degree Requirements: Complete all of the following | 27 | |
| All Prerequisites must be completed prior to submitting an application for the Nursing Program. | ||
| Note: COSGE Area 5: Multicultural/Living Skills requirement is satisfied with the enrollment and satisfactory completion of the LVN to RN Step-Up (A.D.N.) program | ||
| Prerequisites: Complete the following LVN to RN course prerequisites before submitting an application to the nursing program. | ||
| Please note that the science prerequisite classes must have a 2.5 GPA or higher. | ||
| BIO 2600 | Microbiology | 5 |
| BIO 2700 | Human Anatomy with Lab | 4 |
| BIO 2800 | Human Physiology with Lab | 5 |
| ENGL C1000 | Academic Reading and Writing | 4 |
| LVN TO RN Step-Up (ADN) Nursing Degree Major Requirements | 27 | |
| Important: To obtain the Associate in Science Degree in Nursing-LVN to RN Step-Up (ADN), students must complete the following Nursing degree requirements with a minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5. NOTE: REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE BEGINNING SPRING 2021 CLASS & BEYOND | ||
| The College of the Siskiyous General Education Pattern (COSGE) requirements. | ||
| Any needed electives to reach a total of 60 COS degree-applicable units. | ||
| One repetition of one science course is allowed, if the first attempt is a C, D, F or FW; (a W does not count as a repeat). | ||
| NURS 1021 | LVN-RN Step-Up Role Transition | 3 |
| Students enrolled in NURS 1021 are strongly encouraged to complete COS or other approved IV Certification class prior to start of NURS 1031, 1032. | ||
| NURS 1031 | LVN-RN Step-Up Community Mental Health Nursing | 5.5 |
| NURS 1032 | LVN-RN Step-Up Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing | 6.5 |
| NURS 1541 | LVN-RN Step-Up Advanced Maternal Child Nursing | 4.5 |
| NURS 1542 | LVN-RN Step-Up Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing | 7.5 |
Recommended Sequence
LVN to RN Step-Up (ADN) - AS
Term 1 - Prerequisites (13 units)
- BIO2600 - Microbiology (5)
- BIO2700 - Human Anatomy with Lab (4)
- ENGLC1000 - Academic Reading and Writing (4)
Term 2 - Prerequisites (5 units)
- BIO2800 - Human Physiology with Lab (5)
Term 3 (3 units)
- NURS1021 - LVN-RN Step-Up Role Transition (3)
Term 4 (12 units)
- NURS1031 - LVN-RN Step-Up Community Mental Health Nursing (5.5)
- NURS1032 - LVN-RN Step-Up Intermediate Medical Surgical Nursing (6.5)
Term 5 (12 units)
- NURS1541 - LVN-RN Step-Up Advanced Maternal Child Nursing (4.5)
- NURS1542 - LVN-RN Step-Up Advanced Medical Surgical Nursing (7.5)