Program Overview
Nursing is one of the most diverse and exciting careers in today’s health care field. It provides unlimited opportunities and numerous benefits for those who enter the profession. Nurses are employed in a variety of settings including hospitals, extended care centers, home health care agencies, physicians’ offices, mental health facilities, and corrections. New technologies are continually developing in the health care field, offering exciting and challenging career opportunities.
SVC offers a program for nurses who have graduated from a PN program and have a current Washington State LPN license. The LPN to RN AAS Degree program includes the second year of the Associate Degree in Registered Nursing. Students complete the same RN program prerequisites, related education courses, and 6 quarters of nursing courses required for the AAS degree. The program was designed to create a pathway for PN graduates to move into high-wage, high-demand career opportunities in healthcare. Graduates of this program receive an Associate Degree in Registered Nursing and are eligible to apply for the State Licensing Examination (NCLEX-RN) for Registered Nursing.
Sample Career Options Include:
Registered Nurse
Critical Care Nurse
Acute Care Nurse
Workforce
If you are interested in working in the field as a Registered Nurse, our Workforce Planning Guide is designed to provide you with recommended courses to complete your Registered Nursing, AAS degree. Of course, educational plans may vary, based on which quarter you begin, how many credits are taken, and placement into Math and English. To keep you on the best pathway, we encourage you to consult with an Academic Advisor for scheduling options.
Program Map
Program Maps are an integral part of our Planning Guide. Each Program Map includes a suggested quarterly sequence of courses so you could earn your degree within two years of full-time study. Your Program Map is also designed to help you create an individualized, customized Educational Plan, which is required of all SVC students. To start creating your Educational Plan, please consult with an Academic Advisor.
Program Map - Registered Nursing, Associate in Applied Science
