This program prepares the Licensed Vocational Nurse to make the transition into the professional nursing role. Upon completion of this program graduates receive an Associate of Applied Science degree and are qualified to apply for the state licensing examination for registered nursing.

1. Complete the Temple College admission procedure. All college requirements must be met.
2. Complete the following prerequisite courses: BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, BIOL 2421, ITSE 1294, PSYC 2301, PSYC 2314 and VNSG 1323. These courses must be completed by the end of the Fall semester before you apply. The VNSG 1323 course will be equated to a basic skills/fundamentals type course that the applicant completed in their Vocational Nursing program.
3. Complete the ADN application process between January 6 and February 12, 2009.  The last date to complete the application process is February 12, 2009. 

This process requires proof of
• Graduation from a Texas VN program or out-of-state NLN accredited program;
• A valid Texas VN license in good standing
• A grade of “C” or better in all VN courses and any course that applies toward the ADN curriculum/degree;
• Nursing practice experience of six months full time or one year part time within the last two years, if the applicant graduated more than two years before admission (part time is defined as a minimum of 800 hours per year; a letter from the employer(s) will be required to verify work experience).

Complete an application from the Dell Martin Nursing Education Center. Furnish official transcripts by February 12, 2009 of prerequisite course grades and any courses that may apply to the Bridging program. You must have a minimum of a “C” in every course. Proof of VN graduation with a minimum average of “C” must show on the transcripts. A minimum overall grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 (in all courses that apply toward the nursing curriculum) is required for admission to the Bridging program. Biology courses must have been taken within the past ten years.
Applications will not be processed if any of the stated admission requirements are missing or incomplete.
4. Applicants will be notified by letter of whether or not they were conditionally accepted into the program. If conditionally accepted into the program, the following must be completed:

   A current physical examination (within six months prior to beginning the nursing program) verifying good physical and mental health with required immunizations. Note: Students must receive the complete series of three Hepatitis B immunizations prior to the start of direct patient care.

   A satisfactory criminal background history check (specific instructions will be given). Any healthcare facility associated with Temple College may also require criminal background history checks. Permission to perform the criminal background history check must be given by the student. Failure to give permission could result in dismissal from the program. It may be necessary to dismiss students from a program if they are barred from practicing at any healthcare facility. Future employment and licensing may be affected by the results of a criminal background history check. The Board of Nursing for the State of Texas will also conduct a criminal background history check at the completion of the program. The background history check that is done for admission does NOT guarantee that the student will meet the BON requirements.

   Written documentation of successful completion of a CPR course designed for health care providers (e.g., Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Care Providers from the American Heart Association or CPR for the Professional Rescuer from the American Red Cross). No student will be permitted in the clinical setting without current documentation on file (must remain current throughout the ADN program).

Students seeking admission to the LVN Bridging program are admitted to the program on the basis of the following criteria, with maximum point totals awarded as indicated:

• GPA, only general education courses that apply to the ADN curriculum (5 pts)
• Number of general education credits that apply to the ADN curriculum (3 pts)
• Graduate of Temple College Vocational Nursing Program (1 pt)
• Temple College service area residency status (1 pt)

One point will be deducted from an applicant’s point total if the applicant has failed any nursing course in another nursing program.

Admission to the Bridging nursing program is determined during the mid spring for the summer semester. In case of competitive admissions, requirements above the minimum may be necessary. Admission to Temple College does not constitute automatic acceptance into the nursing program. In the event the application is not accepted for admission to the nursing program, the applicant may request a review by the ADN Department Chairman.

Policies on promotion, readmission, and transfer apply to both Bridging and ADN students.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is available for LVN Bridging students. Contact the Financial Aid office at (254) 298-8321.

*Professional liability insurance will be purchased by the student at the time of registration. Additional expenses incurred as part of the program are the responsibility of the student.
For out-of-state tuition, see TC Catalog.

All students seeking licensure as a registered nurse must pass the NCLEX-RN administered by the Texas Board of Nursing. The Board may delay or refuse to admit persons to their examination or refuse to issue a license or certificate of registration for any of the following reasons

1. For any criminal offense, including those pending appeal, have you:
1. Been convicted of a misdemeanor?
2. Been convicted of a felony?
3. Pled nolo contendere, no contest, or guilty?
4. Received deferred adjudication?
5. Been placed on community supervision or court-ordered probation, whether or not adjudicated guilty?
6. Been sentenced to serve jail or prison time? Court-ordered confinement?
7. Been granted pre-trial diversion?
8. Been arrested or any pending criminal charges?
9. Been cited or charged with any violation of the law?
10. Been subject of a court-martial; Article 15 violation; or received any form of military judgement/punishment/action?

(You may only exclude Class C misdemeanor traffic violations.)

NOTE: Expunged and Sealed Offenses: While expunged or sealed offenses, arrests, tickets, or citations need not be disclosed, it is your responsibility to ensure the offense, arrest, ticket or citation has, in fact, been expunged or sealed. It is recommended that you submit a copy of the Court Order expunging or sealing the record in question to the BON office with your application. Failure to reveal an offense, arrest, ticket, or citation that is not in fact expunged or sealed, will at a minimum, subject your license to a disciplinary fine. Non-disclosure of relevant offenses raises questions related to truthfulness and character.
NOTE: Orders of Non-Disclosure: Pursuant to Tex.Gov’t Code § 552.142(b), if you have criminal matters that are the subject of an order of non-disclosure you are not required to reveal those criminal matters on this form. However, a criminal matter that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure may become a character and fitness issue. Pursuant to other sections of the Gov’t Code chapter 411, the Texas Nursing Board is entitled to access criminal history record information that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure. If the Board discovers a criminal matter that is the subject of an order of non-disclosure, even if you properly did not reveal that matter, the Board may require you to provide information about that criminal matter.
2. Are you currently the target or subject of a grand jury or governmental agency investigation?
3. Has any licensing authority refused to issue you a license or ever revoked, annulled, cancelled, accepted surrender of, suspended, placed on probation, refused to renew a professional license, certificate, or multi-state privilege held by you now or previously, or ever fined, censured, reprimanded or otherwise disciplined you?
4. Within the past five (5) years have you been addicted to and/or treated for the use of alcohol or any other drug?
5. Within the past five (5) years have you been diagnosed with, treated, or hospitalized for schizophrenia and/or psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, paranoid personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, or borderline personality disorder?

The Texas Board of Nursing has identified certain circumstances that may render a potential candidate ineligible for licensure as a registered nurse in Texas. The Board provides individuals the opportunity to petition the Board for a Declaratory Order as to their eligibility in accordance with article 213.30(a) of the Nursing Practice Act. Further instructions and forms can be obtained at: ftp://www.bon.state.tx.us/DOAPP.pdf.

Associate of Applied Science Degree
(LVN Bridging Program)
(Must be a Licensed Vocational Nurse)

Curriculum for LVN Bridging:
Any general education course (non-RNSG) may be taken prior to the assigned semester, but must be completed with a minimum C grade no later than the end of the assigned semester. Biology courses must be taken within the past 10 years. Official transcripts for all courses must be on file in the Admissions and Records office and the ADN Department.

Prerequisites

BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy & Physiology I

BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy & Physiology II

BIOL 2421 Microbiology

ITSE 1294 Special Topics in Computer Science

PSYC 2301 General Psychology

PSYC 2314 Lifespan Growth & Development

VNSG 1323 Basic Nursing Skills (credit transferred from VN program)

Summer Semester I

RNSG 2307 Transition to Nursing Practice

RNSG 1162 Clinical-Nursing-Registered Nurse Training

Summer Semester II

RNSG 2213 Mental Health Nursing

RNSG 1262 Clinical-Nursing III-Registered Nurse Training

Fall Semester

ENGL 1301 Composition I

Elective Fine Arts/Humanities (3 credits)

RNSG 1447 Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making

RNSG 2201 Care of Children & Families

RNSG 2360 Clinical-Nursing IV-Registered Nurse Training

Spring Semester

ENGL 2311 Technical/Business Writing^#

OR

ENGL 1302 Composition II and

SPCH 1311 Introduction to Speech/Communication

RNSG 2441 Advanced Concepts of Clinical Decision-Making

RNSG 2221 Management of Client Care

RNSG 1251 Care of the Childbearing Family

RNSG 2361 Clinical-Nursing V-Registered Nurse Training

^# Course includes speech component.

Revised Spring 08

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