Catalog Information :

2009-2011 Student Handbook Catalogue

RN Information:

AAS Nursing Degree 10-2009

Tuition-Fees RN-PN Rev 11-09

*Note: student must have a signed advising worksheet on file when applying to the program.

Please see Advising Worksheet for program pre-requisites.

NURSING AND HEALTH TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION

**A Background check is required upon submission of Application

Background Check Info

LPN-RN Information:

Licensed Practical Nurses: LPNs who have met all Germanna Community College requirements for admission to the nursing program and are in the process of taking the general education requirements toward the AAS in nursing may articulate into second level nursing courses pending performance on achievement tests or according to contractual agreements. LPNs are responsible for testing costs.Articulation agreements are in place between Germanna Community College and the regional licensed practical nursing programs. LPNs should see their nursing faculty advisors for further information.

Please see Advising Worksheet for LPN-RN pre-requisites.

LPN - RN Advising Worksheet

*Note: student must have a signed advising worksheet on file when applying to the program.

NURSING AND HEALTH TECHNOLOGY APPLICATION

Use the RN application for LPN-RN. Check appropirate LPN-RN box.

LPN to RN Demonstration of Proficiency for Eligibility for Advanced Placement Policy

LPNs who have met all Germanna Community College requirements for admission to the nursing program and are in the process of taking the general education requirements toward the AAS in nursing may articulate into second level nursing courses pending performance on Achievement Tests/Mid-Curriculum Tests or according to contractual agreements. LPNs are responsible for testing costs, approximately $45. Articulation agreements are in place between Germanna Community College and specific licensed practical nursing programs. Awarding of 16 credits results from the articulation agreements in place between Germanna Community College and the specific Practical Nursing Program, and/or successful completion of the LPN to RN Transition course.

The Achievement Tests/Mid-Curriculum Tests cover content equivalent to the NUR course work in the first year of the nursing curriculum. The tests assess the LPN to RN applicant's proficiency on basic nursing concepts, prenatal care, stages of labor, postpartum care, and fetal and newborn nursing concepts. Applicants should request copies of NUR course syllabi and review the courses' content prior to testing. Testing is included in the LPN to RN Transition course NUR 115.

**APPLICANTS MUST MEET WITH A FACULTY ADVISOR AND HAVE A SIGNED STUDENT/ADVISOR WORKSHEET ON FILE.

When submitting an application, please include the application, pre-admission test scores and background check. Information on the pre-admission test and background check can be found on the nursing homepage.

Contact Information:

Phone (540) 423-9821
Fax (540) 423-9865, TTY: (540) 423-9888
E-mail: nursing@germanna.edu