Upward Mobility Nursing (AAS)
Associate of Applied Science

Purpose Statement
The Associate of Applied Science Upward Mobility Nursing Program is a competency-based program for LVN/LPNs that leads to eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) to become registered nurses (RNs). Students must maintain "C" or better grades in ALL nursing and science courses and overall 2.0 grade point averages (GPAs) to graduate from the Lamar State College-Orange Upward Mobility Program.

Upward Mobility Nursing Program Student Handbook
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Director
Leah Anne McGee
Allied Health Building Rm. 219
(409)882-3307
LeahAnne.McGee@lsco.edu

Faculty
Sandra Brent
Allied Health Building Rm. 236
(409)882-3017
Sandra.Brent@lsco.edu

Joyce Davidson
Allied Health Building Rm. 237
(409)882-3302
Joyce.Davidson@lsco.edu

Bobby Simon
Allied Health Building Rm. 237
(409)882-3302
Bobby.Simon@lsco.edu

Stephenie Thibodeaux
Allied Health Building Rm. 222
(409)882-3037
Stephenie.Thibodeaux@lsco.edu

General Admission Requirements

To view LSC-O general admission requirements, click here. Please contact the Office of Admissions and Records at (409) 882-3364 or by e-mail, if you have questions or need assistance.

Special Admission Requirements for Upward Mobility Nursing Program

To be considered for admission to the Upward Mobility Nursing Program, each student must sumbit ALL of the following to the Allied Health Division:

• an application to the Upward Mobility Nursing Program dated within the last current year; [PDF] [Word]
• copy of current CPR certification
• proof of good mental and physical health
• an official transcript from a State Board-approved Vocational/Practical Nursing Program;
• transcript(s) of all college work completed, including LSC-O and any of the other Lamar campuses. Transcripts should be obtained from the college attended (including those from any of the Lamar campuses) and submitted with the application;
• license number and expiration date of current LVN/LPN license;
• proof of current work experience and a minimum of 1,000 hours' clinical experience at the level of a licensed vocational nurse;
• successful completion of BIOL 2401 and BIOL 2402 Human Anatomy and Physiology, BIOL 2420 Introductory Microbiology, a three-hour computer elective or college algebra, RNSG 1215 Health Assessment, RNSG 1311 Nursing Pathophysiology and ENGL 1301 Composition I with minimum grades of "C"
• three reference request forms: one reference request form completed by the person who has most recently supervised your nursing practice and two other professional references who can speak to your professional ability. The forms are provided in this packet and should be submitted directly to the Standards Committee (by application deadline);
• Nurse Entrance Test (NET) profile indicating a composite score of 60 or higher; and
• Personal Intake Interview by appointment with members of the Standards Committee.
• Clear criminal background check from PreCheck, Inc or Declaratory Order from the Board of Nurse Examinees. See additional advisement information or eligibility for licensure section for additional information.

Complete information about the Upward Mobility Nursing Program, including admission requirements, application deadlines and current application forms, is available from the Allied Health Division.

Additional Advisement Information

Eligibility for Licensure

Degree Program

* Eight (8) hours of nursing credit for basic nursing skills related to medical-surgical conditions, care of childbearing families and care of children is granted after passing RNSG 1327.
** ARTS 1301; DRAM 1310; ENGL 2322, 2326, 2327, 2328, 2331, or 2370; HUMA 1315; MUSI 1300 or 1306; PHIL 1370; SGNL 1301; SPAN 1311, 1312, 2311, and/or 2312.
Co-requisites may be taken at any time but must be completed prior to graduation.

Graduation Requirements