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LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree Program
Program Information
2023 - 2024
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PREFACE
The LVN to RN Bridge Program Application is designed to help the applicant understand the
policies and procedures governing entry into the Madera Community College (MCC) LVN to RN
Associate in Science Degree Nursing program.
The MCC catalog contains information about academic policies and course descriptions. The
catalog should be read in conjunction with this program information/application. The catalog is
available online: Madera College Catalog 2022-2023 and at the MCC Bookstore. MCC reserves the
right to revise the Associate in Science Degree requirements and the selection procedure at any
time. The applicant’s responsibility is to keep apprised of the specific requirements and selection
period during their individual evaluation for the program. Program planning, advising, and career
counseling are available at MCC. Applicants are urged to utilize services early in the career
planning process. Appointments for counseling are available by calling (559) 675-4141 at MCC.
INTRODUCTION
Reedley College was founded in 1926 as Reedley Junior College. It later became a community
college, originally under the name of Kings River College, in 1946. The State Center Community
College District (SCCCD) was formed in 1964, including Fresno City College and Reedley College. In
2016, Clovis Community College became the third college in the district and the 113
th
community
college in California. On July 21, 2020, MCC attained official accreditation as the fourth
independent college in SCCCD and 116
th
Community College in California and operates one
additional center at Oakhurst. State Center Community College District oversees four community
colleges in Fresno and Madera County is governed by a seven-member Board of Trustees that are
elected at-large and represent six trustee areas.
MCC confers the Associate in Science Degree to students who complete the Associate in Science
Degree requirements and the LVN to RN Nursing curriculum. The graduates are then eligible to
take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, which is developed by the
National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN, 2022).
REGISTERED NURSING
Application and selection procedures are based on the premise that applicants commit to the
program for which they are selected. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply only if they are
serious about completing the program. In progress LVN students are not considered for LVN to RN
program enrollment.
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE MISSION
“Empowering our students to succeed in an ever-changing world.”
• We proudly provide quality instruction and strong community partnerships that support students’
academic and workforce goals.
• We offer innovative and life-changing opportunities in a diverse, inclusive and equitable environment.
• We value our students’ personal and social growth through responsive and interactive college
experiences.
• We inspire hope and promote a passion for learning.
• We transform students’ lives through high quality college programs and services resulting in degrees,
certificates, transfer programs, and career skills.
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LVN TO RN PROGRAM MISSION
The Nursing Department, through a responsive curriculum and strong community partnership,
seeks to provide graduate nurses who will think critically, demonstrate leadership, and have
ethical standards in the healthcare workplace. The MCC LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree
Nursing Program is aligned with the Madera Community College Mission of “Empowering our
students to succeed in an ever-changing world.” The program respects students as individuals with
differing backgrounds and support systems, but who have the common goal of attaining the
knowledge necessary to practice as registered nurses.
PHILOSOPHY
The nursing program faculty at MCC believes nursing education is most effectively carried out in a
collegiate setting. The LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree program aligns with MCC's core
values. The nursing program values each student's diverse cultures, ethnicities, and socio-
economic qualities and believes that nursing education supports each student to reach their
maximum potential as an individual, professional nurse, and community member. The educational
program is challenging, broad in scope, and flexible to meet individual needs, with general
education courses that precede or accompany nursing education courses.
The faculty believes that education is a guided process that results in behavioral changes reflecting
the learner's growth. Learning is facilitated in an environment where the student feels accepted
and valued as an individual with varying needs, abilities, skills, past experiences, and goals. The
faculty participates in the learning process by providing guidance, encouraging the student toward
self-direction, and sharing with the student the responsibility of evaluating their experiences.
The faculty believes that learning progresses from simple to complex and should actively involve
the learner and address various learning styles. It is most effective when it is self-directed and the
student perceives experiences as meaningful. The best opportunities for practical learning include
acute care, clinic settings, and community outreach. The varied settings offer the student
exposure to various experiences under knowledgeable and caring faculty guidance. These
experiences will build on the LVN’s knowledge and skills as they progress toward the RN's
advanced educational level.
The philosophy of the MCC, LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree Nursing program is based on
the following concepts:
Person: The concept of person refers to individual open systems with physiological, psychological,
social, cultural, developmental, and spiritual dimensions that constantly interact with the
environment.
Environment: The concept of environment refers to the internal and external factors that impact
the person. The internal factors consist of cognitive, developmental, physiological, and
psychological processes, while the external environment consists of the physical and social world.
Health: The concept of health is regarded as a state of optimal physical, mental, social, and
spiritual well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (World Health Organization,
2022). It exists on a continuum between optimal functioning or wellness and alterations in
functioning or illness. Health is affected by lifestyle behaviors, choices, and stressors.
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Nursing: Nursing is a profession that promotes and teaches the person to manage and provide for
their health care needs. It facilitates health by supporting opportunities for the person to achieve
optimal health/wellness. The purpose of nursing is to assist the person in maintaining health,
preventing or minimizing disease and disability, rehabilitating and restoring wellness, and
providing comfort and dignity in death. Nurses collaborate with health team members and
respond to the care of patients across the life cycle based on physiological, psychological, social,
cultural, and spiritual needs.
Education: Education is an ongoing process involving the active participation of both the student
and the instructor. It is facilitated by communication between the faculty and students in a
traditional and technologically enhanced learning environment. Nursing education is best acquired
in a collegiate setting where upward career mobility and educational preparation have a dynamic
relationship. The collegiate setting allows student nurses to exchange ideas and experiences with
students and faculty of other disciplines, thereby providing the student with a global nursing
approach.
This broad-based education assists the student nurses with integrating communication arts,
information technology, and the social and biological sciences, which provide the foundation for
learning the art and science of nursing. It provides students from varied ethnic and cultural
backgrounds with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume the role of a caring and culturally
sensitive professional nurse.
Nursing education provides a comprehensive knowledge base that enables the student to keep
abreast of the rapidly changing and expanding body of nursing science. The clinical laboratory is an
integral component of nursing education. It is the environment where the student builds upon a
theoretical foundation while exploring ethical and cultural values based on a curriculum that
focuses on client-centered care, evidence-based practice, cultural diversity, and integrates
knowledge of nursing with other disciplines. A caring environment enhances learning, promotes
self-efficacy, and enables students to graduate successfully from the nursing program.
Teaching/Learning: Teaching/Learning is defined as the right and responsibility of nurse educators
to utilize sound educational practices and theoretical concepts to present knowledge and promote
skills that reflect current healthcare practices. The teacher acts as a guide, facilitator, and role
model to help students reach their full potential. Teaching also involves supporting and mentoring
the student to develop an attitude of respect, caring, and dignity toward self and others. The
teaching/learning process begins with recognizing the individual’s abilities and life experiences,
which each learner brings to the educational setting. The faculty strives to help the learner
become increasingly self-directed to provide a foundation for life-long learning.
Students: Students are encouraged to become self-motivated, independent critical thinkers who
accept personal accountability and responsibility in the learning process. It is essential that
students entering an LVN to RN nursing program have the basic reading, math, and language skills
needed to succeed. Cognitive skills essential to the learning process in nursing education include
analysis, synthesis, application, and evaluation (Anderson & Krathwohl, 2001; Bloom’s Taxonomy,
1956).
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Nursing Faculty Members: While learning is the student's responsibility, learning is enhanced
when active participants are with the faculty in the educational process. The faculty possess
expert theoretical knowledge and clinical skills. They facilitate learning by directing, providing
opportunities, and assisting students with acquiring knowledge and mastering clinical skills.
Faculty members respect the differences unique to each student’s ethnic, cultural, spiritual, and
learning needs. Nursing faculty members are committed to the goal of graduating individuals who
will function safely and efficiently as registered nurses in the health care community.
PROGRAM EXPECTED STUDENT OUTCOMES
The graduate of the MCC LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree Nursing program will have the
skills and knowledge base to:
1. Practice holistic nursing using Orem's Self-Care Theory as a framework (Orem, 1990).
2. Use critical thinking as a framework for decision-making in the implementation of the
nursing process.
3. Communicate and collaborate effectively with patients, groups, and members of the
health care team, incorporating current technology.
4. Coordinate and manage care for diverse individuals and groups in various care settings.
5. Demonstrate a commitment to the profession of nursing.
6. Demonstrate legal and ethical accountability for professional practice.
7. Synthesize knowledge from nursing and other disciplines to promote health.
8. Implement the professional role of nursing in the continuum of care, including provider
of care, manager of care, and member of the discipline.
9. Demonstrate the six criteria from Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN, 2020)
competencies.
GENERAL INFORMATION
All individuals who meet minimum enrollment requirements are eligible to apply to the nursing
program. This program is designed for completion by Licensed Vocational Nurses, requiring one
academic year beyond completion of the prerequisite courses, and non-nursing requirements. LVN
to RN students enter the program after completing RN 160 LVN to RN Transitions course and all
other program prerequisites. Graduates earn an Associate in Science Degree upon completion of
designated courses. Communication, natural and social science, and nursing courses must be
completed with a grade of “C” or better to qualify for the Board of Registered Nursing licensure
requirements. Science prerequisite courses (Biology 20, Biology 22, and Biology 31) must be
completed within the last five (5) academic years.
For LVN applicants accepted into the program and opt to defer for personal reasons or are on the
alternate list, the 5-year recency requirement will be considered case by case.
For LVN graduates continuing to the LVN to RN Program within six months of graduation from an
accredited LVN school, a review of the 5-year recency requirement will be considered case by
case.
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Applications must be submitted during the specified application period. To qualify for the RN
candidate pool, the overall GPA must be 2.5 in specified prerequisite courses and ATI TEAS with
a cut score of 62% or higher.
Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2022, thru February 2, 2023, at 3 pm PTZ. All
applicants must provide a current, working e-mail address with their application. The applicant
must maintain a working college e-mail address and notify the nursing counselor of any
changes. Students who have been accepted into the program will be notified by email. Students
will be required to confirm acceptance of admission via email within two weeks of notification.
PREASSESSMENT TESTING REQUIREMENT
The Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS®) is a multiple-choice assessment of basic academic
knowledge in reading, mathematics, science, English, and language usage. The objectives assessed
on the TEAS exam are those that nurse educators deemed most appropriate and relevant to
measure the entry-level skills and abilities of nursing program applicants. For additional
information on test prep, go to Assessment Technologies Institute at
https://www.atitesting.com/teas/smart-prep-.
To be eligible for the pool, applicants must have successfully taken the ATI TEAS with a score of
62% or higher. Applicants must submit official transcripts of those scores. TEAS scores before
12/1/2020 will not be accepted. Candidates must purchase and schedule TEAS testing. Go to
www.atitesting.com for instructions on purchasing official TEAS transcripts.
ADMISSION TO THE MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE LVN TO RN ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE DEGREE
NURSING PROGRAM
Applicants are responsible for preparing a complete packet which includes the following:
1. Sealed official transcripts verifying completion of all prerequisite coursework.
• Official transcript from the accredited LVN education/training program that the
candidate completed. The date of graduation must be identified on the transcript.
• Course descriptions and a syllabus or course outline of record must be included in
the packet to determine the equivalency of coursework from another college.
• Students who have completed courses outside of the United States must complete a
formal foreign record evaluation to determine which courses could be used to fulfill
graduation requirements.
• The application packet must include an official sealed report from an official accredited
educational document service.
2. Verification of high school graduation or equivalent: official high school transcript, G.E.D., or
verification of an academic degree from an accredited college/university.
3. Verification of active LVN licensure and graduation from an accredited LVN program.
4. Verify completion of the Test of Essential Academic Skills ATI TEAS with a 62% or higher score.
TEAS scores from exams taken before 12/1/2020 will not be accepted.
5. Completed MCC LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree Nursing program application.
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6. COVID-19 vaccination registration with the California Department of Public Health. The
clinical facilities MAY require a COVID-19 vaccination. The Board of Registered Nursing
requires a set number of on-site clinical hours. There are no alternative assignments to
achieve these required in-person clinical hours. The LVN to RN program may be unable to
provide clinical placements without approved vaccinations. The alternative is not to enroll until
they feel that conditions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic are safe for in-person
participation and available clinical sites. https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
The applicant must provide official documentation of prior coursework, experience, licenses,
and certificates.
Selection Procedure: The application packet and all requested supplemental documents must be
received on or before the stated deadline. Selection of applicants for admission to the LVN to RN
Associate in Science Degree Nursing program is done through an evaluation process based on
multi-screening criteria scoring. All prerequisite requirements must be completed before applying
to the program with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher.
MCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, sexual orientation, religion, or disability.
Students selected for admission will be notified via email. Students must confirm admission
acceptance via email within two weeks of the notification date. The notification for the required
mandatory orientation before the program's start date will be in writing and placed on the official
program website.
Students accepted to the nursing program may be required to complete more than one
Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprints, criminal
background, and drug screen to enter clinical facilities. Any conviction on your criminal
background check within the past seven years, including DUI, can potentially deny access to
Fresno – Madera area healthcare facilities for clinical rotations, which may prevent the student
from being admitted to the nursing program. Any conviction on the background check may
prevent taking the licensure examination and obtaining a license to practice nursing in the State
of California.
The MCC Nursing Program reserves the right to change the enrollment criteria, academic
requirements, grading standards, and other processes without notice.
DEFERRAL OF ADMISSION TO THE NURSING PROGRAM
A student who has been accepted to the nursing program but requests deferral of admission to
the next program year will only be allowed to do so if the following conditions are met and
contingent upon space availability:
Verifiable circumstances based on the Family Leave and Medical Act (US Dept of Labor, 2022):
a. Birth of a child
b. Student’s serious and verifiable health condition
c. The care of a spouse, domestic partner or significant other, child or blood parent with a
serious, verifiable health condition
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The student must write a letter to the LVN to RN Program Director explaining the situation.
Medical documentation must accompany the letter.
The LVN to RN Program Director will determine if the criteria for implementation of this policy
have been met. The student will be notified of the decision in writing by the LVN to RN Program
Director.
The student will be allowed one (1) deferral. If the student is unable to begin the program after
one deferral, the student will be required to reapply to the LVN to RN nursing program.
This policy only applies to a new applicant accepted into the LVN to RN nursing program and has
submitted a written acceptance of admission to the nursing department.
MADERA COMMUNITY COLLEGE
LVN TO RN ADN PROGRAM CURRICULUM
The MCC LVN to RN Program requires one academic year (two semesters) beyond prerequisites
and (RN 160) Transitions course.
Associate in Science Degree (A.S.) Option: If an LVN wishes to obtain an Associate in Science
Degree and be considered a graduate of the MCC LVN to RN Nursing Program, they must
successfully complete all college and nursing requirements, including the degree requirements
listed below, with a grade of “C” or better. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above is required for
admission to the program. All applicants must have an ATI TEAS after 12/1/2020 by ATI with a 62%
or higher score. TEAS scores prior to 12/1/2020 will not be accepted.
Course Requirement for AS degree:
Course Name
Units
Prerequisites
1
Biology 20* (Anatomy)
Human Anatomy
4
2
Human Physiology
5
3
Microbiology
5
4
Introductory General Chemistry
4
5
Reading and Composition
4
6
Intermediate Algebra
5
7
General Psychology
3
8
Sociology 1A or Anthropology 2
Introduction to Sociology or Cultural Anthropology
3
Additional Gen Ed. Requirements
9
Public Speaking or Interpersonal Communication
3
10
Ethics
3
11
Nutrition & Health or Nutrition
3
12
American Government or American Institutions
3
13
Need 2 PE classes for a total of 2 units.
2
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* Bio 20, 22, and 31 must be completed within five years prior to admission.
Registered Nursing Curriculum
Units
RN 160
LVN to RN Role Transition
2
First Semester
RN 74
Geriatric Nursing Theory
1.5
RN 75
Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing
5
RN 77
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
3.5
RN 78
Foundations of Multicultural Nursing Care
1
RN 79
Nursing Skills Lab I
0.5
Second Semester
RN 85
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
6
RN 87
Pediatrics and Maternal/Child Nursing
4
RN 88
Nursing Leadership and Management
1
RN 89
Nursing Skills Lab II
0.5
TOTAL:
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Madera Community College
LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree Nursing Program
An Estimate of Fees:
Summer Session
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Enrollment
fees: (estimate)
Enrollment fees:
(estimate)
Enrollment fees:
(estimate)
Registration is $46.00
/unit for 2 units
$92.00
Registration is
$46.00 /unit for
11.5 units
$529.00
Registration is $46.00
/unit for
11.5 units
$529.00
Health Fee
$17.00
Health Fee
$21.00
Health Fee
$21.00
Parking
$20.00
Parking
$30.00
Parking
$30.00
Misc. ASB, Tiger Card
$11.00
yearly fee
Misc. ASB, Tiger
Card
Misc. ASB, Tiger Card
Additional Fees: (estimate)
Additional Fees:
(estimate)
Additional Fees:
(estimate)
Physical Exam &
related immunizations
$250.00
Books/e-texts
$500.00
Books/e-texts
$250.00
Summer Session
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Background check,
drug screen,
immunization tracking
$110.00
Live Scan for
Graduates:
$75.00
Books/e-texts
$500.00
TOTAL:
$1250.00
TOTAL:
$ 1080.00
TOTAL:
$905.00
Psych/Mental Health
Live Scan $75.00
NCLEX Exam
&Application
$500.00
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*Note: These expenses are the responsibility of the student. Some forms of financial aid may
cover part of these expenses. Contact the financial aid office for specific information.
Madera Community College
“30 Unit Option” Non-degree LVN-RN Certificate of Completion
The “30-unit Option” LVN-RN track is only available on a space-available basis.
In compliance with regulations by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Licensed Vocational
Nurses (LVNs) may seek eligibility for the RN licensure exam (NCLEX-RN) without meeting the
requirements for an Associate in Science (AS) degree by successfully completing the “30 Unit
Option.” Twenty units are nursing courses, and ten units are prerequisite courses in physiology
and microbiology.
Students selecting the “30 Unit Option” are not considered graduates of MCC. Students who select
this option are eligible for licensure in California, but may not be able to attain endorsement for
licensure in other states without the Associate in Science (A.S.) Degree in Registered Nursing.
Prior to admission as a “30 Unit Option”, a student must receive counseling from both the LVN-RN
Counselor (Madera Community College) and the LVN to RN Program Director. Students who select
this option will be required to sign a statement of understanding regarding this option's
limitations.
“30-unit Option” students are subject to the same educational standards as the basic LVN to RN
students. Nursing credits applied towards completion of the “30 Unit Option” may not be used
toward the A.S. Degree in Nursing. All applicants must have an ATI TEAS after 12/1/2020 by ATI,
with remediation resources provided if the scoring does not meet 62% or higher. TEAS scores prior
to 12/1/2020 will not be accepted. A cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above is required for admission to
the program.
LVN-RN “30 Unit Option” Prerequisite Requirements
Course Number
Course Name
Units
Biology 22
Human Physiology
5
Biology 31
Microbiology
5
Registered Nursing Curriculum
Course Name
Units
RN 160
LVN to RN Role Transition
2
First Semester
RN 74
Geriatric Nursing Theory
1.5
RN 75
Intermediate Medical-Surgical Nursing
5
RN 77
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing
3.5
RN 79
Nursing Skills Lab I
0.5
Second Semester
RN 85
Advanced Medical-Surgical Nursing
6
RN 88
Nursing Leadership and Management
1
RN 89
Nursing Skills Lab II
0.5
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References
Anderson, L. W. & Krathwohl, D.R. (2001) A taxonomy for learning, teaching and assessing: A revision of
Bloom’s taxonomy of educational objectives. Longman.
Assessment Technologies Institute. (2022). ATI teas prep products.
https://www.atitesting.com/teas/smart-prep-
Bloom, B. S. (1956). Taxonomy of educational objectives. Cognitive domain. McKay Publishing.
Madera Community College Catalog. (2022-2023).
https://www.maderacollege.edu/admissions-aid/college-catalogs.html
NCSBN. (2022). Pathway to practice NCLEX examinations. https://www.ncsbn.org/nclex.page
Orem, D. (1990). Nursing: Concepts of practice. (4
th
ed.). Mosby Publishing.
QSEN Institute. (2020). QSEN Competencies. http://qsen.org/competencies/pre-licensure-ksas/
United States Department of Labor (2022). Family and medical leave (FMLA).
https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/benefits-leave/fmla
World Health Organization. (2022). Constitution.
https://www.who.int/about/governance/constitution
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LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree Program
Program Application
2023-2024
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Applications will be accepted from December 1, 2022 thru February 2, 2023 at 3 pm.
Students must confirm admission acceptance via email within 2 weeks of the notification date.
Incomplete applications WILL NOT be accepted. Completed applications must be mailed or delivered
in-person to Kathleen Albidrez, Nursing Counselor; 30277 Avenue 12, Madera, CA 93638, (559)675-
4141.
Application to the LVN-RN Nursing Program must include the following:
q Check-Off Sheet (this form)
q Completed LVN to RN Bridge Program Application (Schedule an appointment with
Kathleen Albidrez, Nursing Counselor. Completed applications will be accepted in-
person and by mail only.
q TEAS test results (official transcript: www.atitesting.com)
q Unofficial Transcript from State Center Community College District (if applicable)
q Two (2) Sealed Official College Transcripts from all other colleges attended. (Failure to
disclose all transcripts may result in dismissal from the program.)
q LVN program education/training transcripts with Graduation date posted.
q Foreign transcripts (high school and/or college) evaluated.
(See Counselor at Madera Community College - if applicable)
q Course Equivalency Form (for prerequisite courses taken at other colleges)
q Signed Declaration of Admission Option. Students applying for an AS degree must have
at least 60 degree-applicable units for graduation.
q Signed Acknowledgement of Student Responsibilities form
q Copy of active California LVN License (present copy of the license to Counselor at
appointment)
q Documentation for Criteria 4 and 7 (see Multi-Criteria Screening form)
q COVID-19 Vaccination documentation through California Department of Public Health at
https://myvaccinerecord.cdph.ca.gov/
Once your application has been processed, a confirmation email will be sent to your District email
address. Contact the Admissions Office and the Nursing Counselor if you have a change of address
and/or telephone number. Failure to do so may delay any information we have to communicate to you
regarding the status of your application.
Read all information contained in the Application Packet carefully before submitting application.
Only applications with all prerequisites completed will be accepted.
Incomplete files will be returned to the applicant.
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Prerequisites Campus
Where Taken
Course Number
Units
Year
Grade
Bio 20 * (Anatomy)
Repeat x____
Bio 22 * (Physiology)
Repeat x ____
Bio 31 *
(Microbiology)
Repeat x ____
Chemistry 3A or equiv.
Repeat x ____
English 1A
Repeat x ____
Math 103 or higher
Repeat x ____
Psychology 2
Repeat x ____
Soc 1A or Anthro 2
Repeat x ____
Additional General Education
and Graduation
Requirements:
Please identify any of the
prerequisite GE courses taken
more than once.
This includes courses with a
“W” or “Inc”
Communications 1 or 2
Repeat x ____
Philosophy 1C
Repeat x ____
Poli Sci 2 or 110
Repeat x ____
FN 35 or 40
Repeat x ____
2 PE Courses
Repeat x ____
* These courses must be taken within 5 years prior to admission
Students who have completed prerequisites on a campus other than Reedley College, Fresno City College, or Clovis Community College (previously Willow
International) must have their course work evaluated before submitting the program application. Contact the Counseling Office early to determine
equivalency. Complete the Prerequisite Course Equivalency Form and submit it with the application.
If all prerequisites are from Reedley College, Fresno City College, or Clovis Community College (previously Willow International), no counselor signature
is required.
I certify that all information this application provides is accurate, correct, and complete. Providing false information or omitting required information is
fraud and grounds for denial of acceptance or immediate expulsion from the Registered Nursing Program.
Date ______________________________ Counselor Signature _______________________________________
Date ______________________________ Student Signature _________________________________________
Enrollment Application
Madera Community College
LVN – RN ADN Program
30277 Avenue 12
Madera, CA 93638
□
LVN to RN – Associate
Degree
□
30-Unit Option
Last Name, First Name, Middle Name:
Student ID#
Former (Maiden, Other)
Street Address
City
State:
Zip Code:
Telephone:
Date of Birth: (mm/dd/yyyy)
Ethnic Origin:
High School/GED/Degree:
Gender:
□ Female
□ Male
□ Decline to State
Previous College Degree: □ AA
□ AS □ BA □ BS
□ MA □ MS
□ Ed.D □ Ph.D.
□ Other: ____________
Name of LVN Program:
Date of Graduation (mm/dd/yyyy):
Is English your primary language?
□ Yes □ No
Language(s) Spoken:
Email address:
Emergency Contact Name:
Emergency Contact Phone #:
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Madera Community College
LVN to RN Program Course Equivalency Form
Student: _________________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Program
Requirements
College Name
Course Name
Course
Number
Grade
Unit
Value
Semester
&
Year Taken
Counselor
Verifying
Equivalency
Bio 20
Bio 22
Bio 31
Chem 3A
or
equivalent
Eng 1A
Math 103 or
higher
Psych 2
Soc 1A or
Anthro 2
Comm 1 or 2
Phil 1C
FN 35 or 40
Poli Sci 2 or
Poli Sci 110
2 PE Courses
___________________________________________________________________________________
Counselor Signature Date:
____________________________________________________________________________
Student Signature Date:
Required for all students who have completed program prerequisites from schools other than Reedley
College, Fresno City College, or Clovis Community College (previously Willow International). Courses
must be assessed for equivalency by the Nursing Counselor. It is highly recommended that students
bring course descriptions and course outline for those courses taken at another college. Descriptions
should be from the catalog in effect when they took the course.
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Madera Community College
LVN to RN ADN Program
DECLARATION OF ADMISSION OPTION
In order to be eligible for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam, one of the curriculum options must be
completed:
1. Associate Degree in Nursing (graduate RN)
• Prerequisite courses
• Required core nursing courses
• General education requirements
2. LVN 30-Unit Option (by Space Availability Only)
• Prerequisite courses
• Required core nursing courses
The disadvantages of completing the 30-unit option are:
• Jeopardized ability to become licensed in some states
• Considered a non-graduate of Madera Community College and its nursing program
• A less well-rounded education to meet the needs of clients
• Possible difficulty pursuing advanced degrees
I, the undersigned, have agreed to complete the following curriculum option of the Madera
Community College LVN-RN Associate Degree of Nursing program. I have received counseling
regarding my chosen program option. I know I may not change this option once I have submitted
the application. Select one.
q Associate Degree in Nursing (graduate RN)
q LVN 30-Unit Option
Student Signature: __________________________________ Date: _______________________
Counselor Signature: ________________________________ Date: _______________________
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LVN to RN Program
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES
Name ______________________________________________________________ (Please print)
I have read all of the material in the LVN-RN Program Information and understand the Application
Selection Process.
I understand that the general education requirements for the A.S. Degree are subject to change
with the publication of each year’s new Madera Community College school catalog.
I understand Madera Community College reserves the right to revise Program Requirements
and/or Selection Procedures.
I understand it is my responsibility to meet program requirements, ensure equivalency, follow
proper application procedures, provide transcripts, and stay informed about revisions regarding
Degree Requirements, Program Requirements, and Selection Process.
I understand that if I submit an application packet that is incomplete, or does not meet
application/program requirements, it will not be forwarded for consideration to the nursing
program. The application to the nursing program becomes null and void.
I understand that after my application is accepted and verified, I must notify the Madera
Community College of any changes in address and/or telephone number.
I understand that if I am admitted into the program, failure to respond to the LVN to the RN
Program Director with a confirmation of acceptance within two weeks of notification constitutes
grounds to assign my slot in the program to the next qualifying applicant.
The Board of Registered Nursing requires a set number of on-site clinical hours. There are no
alternative assignments to achieve these required in-person clinical hours. I understand clinical
facilities may require a COVID-19 vaccination with no acceptable medical or religious exemptions.
I understand that if I am admitted into the program and I must decline acceptance, my placement
in the program will be assigned to the next qualifying applicant.
Signature of Applicant: _____________________________ Date:__________________________
Received by: ______________________________________Date: _________________________
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Madera Community College
LVN to RN Associate in Science Degree Nursing Program
Multi-Screening Criteria
Point Categories:
Possible
Points
Applicant
Points
Criteria 1. Cumulative GPA
o 3.9 - 4.0 = 15 points
o 3.5 - 3.89 = 12 points
o 3.0 - 3.49 = 9 points
o 2.5 - 2.99 = 7 points
15 Points
Criteria 2. Pre-Requisite GPA [Math 103, Stat 7 or equivalent**, Eng 1A, Bio 20, Bio 22,
Bio 31, Chem 3A or equivalent]
o 3.9 - 4.0 = 20 points
o 3.5 - 3.89 = 16 points
o 3.0 - 3.49 = 12 points
o 2.5 - 2.99 = 8 points
o Two or more attempts of each science course (Minus 5 points per attempt)
20 Points
Criteria 3. TEAS Exam First Attempt
o 85 - 100% = 35 points
o 75 - 84.9% = 30 points
o 70 - 74.9% = 25 points
o 62 - 69.9% = 20 points
o Two or more attempts (Minus 5 points per attempt).
35 Points
Criteria 4. Prior Healthcare Work/Volunteer Experience
o LVN licensed with one-year acute care work experience (inpatient hospital that includes
direct patient care experiences in an LVN role) = 10 Points
o LVN licensed with long-term care work experience in an LVN role (skilled nursing facility
with direct care experience or 100 hours of volunteer hours in healthcare) = 8 points
o LVN licensed with clinical work experience in an LVN role (home health/hospice, school
nurse aide, correctional facility, state, hospital, outpatient clinical setting, research, non-
direct patient care LVN roles) = 6 points
o LVN licensed with no work experience as an LVN = 4 points
10 Points
Criteria 5. Completion of Advanced Degree
o Bachelor’s degree or higher = 5 points
o Associate in Arts or Science degree = 3 points
5 points
Criteria 6. Completion of General Education toward Associate in Science Degree
o All General Education requirements completed before submission of application = 5 points
o One or more General Education courses in progress = Zero points
5 Points
Criteria 7. Life Experiences/Special Circumstances
Multiple experiences/circumstances will get the maximum points available.
o Disabilities = 5 Points
o Disadvantaged social or educational environment (EOPS) = 5 Points
o First-generation to attend college = 5 Points
o Language proficiency = 5 Points
o Low family income = 5 Points
o Veterans Status (Veteran or eligible spouse) = 10 Points
**Falsification of any documentation will disqualify applicants from entering the
program.
10 Points
Total Points
100
points
Applicant Level:
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REVIEW OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FOR MULTI-SCREENING CRITERIA
Criteria 1 & 5: Official, sealed college-level transcripts from an accredited LVN School of Nursing and
courses completed at regionally accredited academic institutions in the United States will be required
before making an appointment with the Nursing Counselor. Official transcripts will not be required for
courses completed at Reedley College, Clovis Community College, and Fresno City College. Failure to
submit transcripts with posted grades will result in ineligibility for admission.
Criteria 2: The same documentation for Criteria 1 is required for Criteria 2. **College level math is
accepted if intermediate algebra is not required. See a counselor for more details.
Criteria 3: Students who have successfully taken the ATI TEAS with a score of 62% or higher may
submit official transcripts of those scores. TEAS scores before 12/1/2020 will not be accepted.
Candidates must purchase and schedule TEAS testing. Go to www.atitesting.com for instructions on
purchasing official TEAS transcripts.
Criteria 4: A work/Volunteer experience letter must be completed from a current or former
employer/volunteer organization verifying work/volunteer experience and must be within 12 months
of the application date. The letter must have an original signature on company letterhead, dated
during the application period, and include the applicant’s name, start and end date, a list of full or part-
time employment, the number of hours worked or hours volunteered, job title, examples of duties to
include patient interactions.
Criteria 6: All General Education requirements are completed prior to submission of the application or
before the start of the RN program. One or more General Education courses in progress are zero
points. All Science courses must be completed before submitting the application.
Criteria 7: Life Experiences/Special Circumstances
• A disability is the same meaning used in Section 2626 of the Unemployment Insurance Code.
Documented disability from a college learning disability or disability support programs and services
(DSP&S).
• Disadvantaged social or educational environment (EOPS, TRIO, CalWORKs, Promising Scholars,
Dream Act participants). Attach a brief, personal written statement that supports participation in
programs, as stated above.
• First-generation to attend college: Letter from the school authority (EOPS, Upward Bound/TRIO,
College Counselor or College Instructor) or clergy verifying first-generation status. Review CCC
application for college application.
• Language proficiency other than English: Language Proficiency Certification form (page 20)
completed by a professor, clergy, or employer verifying the applicant can speak, read, and write in
the native language. Languages accepted but limited to: American Sign Language, Arabic, Chinese,
Farsi, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Punjabi.
• Low family income: Proof of eligibility or proof of receipt of financial aid (Board of Governor fee
waiver, Cal Grant, Pell Grant or other federal grants, CalWORKs)
• Veterans/Dependent Status: Copy of DD 214 showing honorable discharge from military service.
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Madera Community College: Certification of Language Proficiency
*To be submitted with the Registered Nursing Program Application*
Instructions: Please complete the following form to meet the Criteria 7: Multi-Lingual Abilities
To be completed by Student:
Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________
List Foreign Language Proficiency: ________________________________________________________________
To be completed by Professor, Clergy Member, or Employer: (NOT A CLOSE FRIEND/RELATIVE)
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Title: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Organization: ___________________________________________________________________________________
Business Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________________________________
Business Phone: ________________________________________________________________________________
How long have you known the student, and in what capacity?
How often have you observed the student conversing/translating in this language?
□ Daily □ 3+ days per week □ 1+ days per week
Please rate the student on a scale from 1 (low) to 5 (high) (circle one):
Student's proficiency in speaking this language:
1
2
3
4
5
Student's proficiency in writing this language:
1
2
3
4
5
Student's proficiency in reading this language:
1
2
3
4
5
I certify that I am fluent in the identified foreign language listed above and have observed the listed student and their
language skills within the past year.
Signature/Title: ________________________________________________Date: ___________________________
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