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West Coast University

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Associate Degree in Nursing (LVN to RN)

The Associate Degree in Nursing program provides you with the opportunity to advance your career in a short period of time. The program requires a total of 73 units in the areas of general education, science and specialized nursing occupation courses. Upon completion of the course, you will be prepared to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX).

The curriculum covers a wide range of topics, from Medical Surgical Nursing to Leadership, Management and Current Nursing Issues. You will receive a well-rounded base of knowledge that qualifies you to provide nursing care to older patients, the mentally ill and other individuals of all ages.

A laboratory experience will assess your previous skill level and teach hands-on skills that are essential for the practicing RN. Emphasis will be placed on the physical assessment of the patient, pharmacology of intravenous drugs and blood, blood component therapy, IV therapy techniques, and drug calculations of intravenous medications.

* Please note that the Associate Degree in Nursing requires acceptance into the program.

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West Coast University is an accredited member of The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is a nongovernmental organization incorporated in the Commonwealth of Virginia with offices maintained in the District of Columbia. It is an independent, national, institutional accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

West Coast University is also approved by the California Department of Consumer Affairs. The Associate Degree in Nursing program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.