In order to be accepted into the LPN to Nursing (A.S.) Program, an applicant must meet

 the following requirements:

Applicant must submit a High School Diploma (or equivalent in their country of origin) or GED.

Applicant must be 18 yrs of age

Applicant must score at the 11.0 level in mathematics, language and reading on the

TABE Test.

Applicant must submit official school transcript documenting any previous work, with a

minimum GPA  of  C  average when requesting credit for general education courses

previously taken at the associate degree level or higher.               

Applicant must take the TEAS and pass with an overall score of: 60.  SABER School LPN

graduates, who already took and passed the TEAS are exempt from this requirement.

Applicant  must submit official school transcript from the Practical Nursing Program

 attended.

Applicant who requests credit for previous courses taken, must take and pass, prior to

graduation,  a Professional Nursing ATI exam with a proficiency Level 2 or higher for each

 corresponding nursing  course being waived.

Applicants who request that some of their courses be waived must provide proof of current, unencumbered LPN licensure in Florida.

Applicant must successfully complete a personal oral and written interview with the

Program Director and or  an  administrative representative of the program in order to

evaluate the applicant’s ability to  communicate satisfactorily as  required by the health care

delivery system.  The interviewer must  recommend applicant for admission

Applicant must submit three letters of recommendation either from a prior instructor or

 from a current employer. Letters must have contact information of person writing

recommendation, such as name, signature, phone number and address.

Applicant must undergo a background check.  If applicant has a recent history of chemical

abuse, or an arrest record indicating the same, he/she will be required to contact the

intervention Project for Nurses (IPN).  Based on the evaluation results of IPN the applicant

 may be asked to enter into a contractual agreement for services with IPN.  Failure to enter

 into the stipulated contract and/or to comply with any of the requirements of the contract

 will result in denial of admission into the program.

Applicant must meet physical strength and function requirements as required

Applicant must submit proof of CPR certification from the American Heart Association

 Applicant must meet personal health requirements as stipulated in the SABER Physical

Health Form

ENG 1001

English I

In this course, through a variety of writing projects the student develops competence in writing clear, correct, and effective English prose.

              3

MAT 1001

Applied Mathematics

This course develops student’s ability to think logically and quantitatively. Some of the topics included are: set theory, algebra, number theory, geometry, measurements, graphs, probability theory and statistics.

              3

PSY 1001

Developmental Psychology

This course focuses on the nature of human behavior as a dynamic developmental phenomenon.

              3

MPH 1001

Mathematics/Pharmacology -

Course will include logic, introduction to the real number system (whole numbers, integers, rational numbers, decimals, and real  numbers), elementary algebra (solutions of first and second degree equations, and problem solving). The emphasis is on the interconnections of mathematical concepts. Course will teach the conceptual and mathematical operations necessary for safe and effective administration of medications.

              3

NURS 3001

Complex Nursing Problems -

In this course the student is challenged to use critical thinking skills guided by the organizing structures of the nursing process, to plan care for adult clients experiencing acute disruptions in health.

                4

NURS 3002

Complex Nursing Problems – Clinical Practicum

This course provides the students an opportunity to apply what they have learned in NURS 2001  selected clinical experiences.

                5

ENG 1011

English II -

In this course, the student will continue to learn and practice the skills of clear, correct and effective English, by means of writings, conversations, and reading of essays, short stories, and poems.

                3

BSC 2001

Medical Microbiology –

This course is an introductory study of the microbial   world with emphasis on the nature and behavior of microorganisms, the interrelationships between microbes and the human host in health and disease, and the principles of prevention and control of infectious disease.

               3

BSC 2002

Medical Microbiology Lab –

This course is a laboratory experience which will develop techniques for the student in the proper handling, observation and identification of microbial cultures.

               1

NURS 1101

Critical Thinking in Nursing –

This course is designed to assist the first year nursing student to develop learning strategies necessary to attain success in the nursing program.

                4

NURS 4001

Ethics and Law in Health Care –

This course is designed to acquaint students with current ethical issues and trends in nursing and the environment. 

                 3

NURS 5001

Nursing and Childbearing Family –

This course focuses on the nursing care of the childbearing family. An emphasis is on the normal reproductive phases of the life cycle, including prenatal, childbirth, postpartum and newborn care.

                 3

NURS 5002

Nursing and Childbearing Family – Clinical Practicum

This course provides an opportunity to the student to apply what they have learned in NURS 4001 in selected clinical experiences.

                 1

NURS 6001

Mental Health Nursing –

This course provides the student with a theoretical base for providing nursing care to clients with moderate to severe deficits in their mental health, course will also discuss psychological reactions to illness or life situations as well as defense mechanism concepts of alcohol, drug abuse and other risk behaviors on the human body.

                 3

NURS 6002

Mental Health Nursing – Clinical Practicum

This course provides the student opportunities to apply concepts of psychiatric nursing.

                 1

NURS 7001

Leadership Management –

This is an introductory course to leadership and management concepts and theories needed in today's health care environment. Learners will have the opportunity to use effective communication skills while assessing and promoting health.

                  4

NURS 7002

Leadership Management – Clinical Practicum

This course will explore the principles of nursing management, leadership and delegation. Clinical experiences focus on management of care to individuals and groups of clients and collaborative interactions with other members of the healthcare team.

                  4

NURS 8001

Nursing Trends and Issues –

This course explores the study of the principles of cultural diversity specifically applied to the health care setting. Social and cultural dimensions of health and health care will also be explored.

                  3

NURS 9002

Clinical Practicum –

In this course the student will be provided the opportunity to perform in  the role of the professional registered nurse under the supervision of the nursing faculty.

                   6