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Associate Degree Nursing Paramedic to ADN Transition Pathway (A45110B)
Associate Degree Nursing Paramedic to ADN Transition Pathway (A45110B)
Overview
The Paramedic-to-RN pathway at Richmond Community College is an accelerated, 3-semester program for credentialed paramedics. It bypasses foundational classes, allowing students to quickly earn an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and qualify for the NCLEX-RN exam.
Details
- Credential Level: Degree
- Total Credit Hours: 82
- Offered In-Person: Yes
Semester Schedule
Learn more about our semester schedules for this program. Talk to your advisor for more options.
First Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENG-112 | Writing and Research in the Disciplines | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| HUM-115 | Critical Thinking | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| MAT-143 | Quantitative Literacy | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| SOC-210 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 12 | |||||
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and a "B" or better in all BIO and NUR courses.
Please note that BIO-275, ENG-112, HUM-115, MAT-143, PSY-241, and SOC-210 must be successfully completed to enter NUR 113 in the Summer Semester.
Please note that BIO-275, ENG-112, HUM-115, MAT-143, PSY-241, and SOC-210 must be successfully completed to enter NUR 113 in the Summer Semester.
Note: BIO-165, BIO-166, ENG-111, and PSY-150 must be completed prior to acceptance into program.
First Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIO-275 | Microbiology | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NUR-215 | Paramedic-RN Bridge Concepts | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| PSY-241 | Developmental Psychology | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 13 | |||||
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and a "B" or better in all BIO and NUR courses.
Please note that BIO-275, ENG-112, HUM-115, MAT-143, PSY-241, and SOC-210 must be successfully completed to enter NUR 113 in the Summer Semester.
Please note that BIO-275, ENG-112, HUM-115, MAT-143, PSY-241, and SOC-210 must be successfully completed to enter NUR 113 in the Summer Semester.
First Year - Summer Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR-113 | Family Health Concepts | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 5 | |||||
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and a "B" or better in all BIO and NUR courses.
Second Year - Fall Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR-211 | Health Care Concepts | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| NUR-212 | Health System Concepts | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 10 | |||||
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and a "B" or better in all BIO and NUR courses.
Second Year - Spring Semester
Take All Courses:
| Course Code | Course Name | Class | Lab | Clinic | Work |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NUR-213 | Complex Health Concepts | 4 | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 10 | |||||
All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better and a "B" or better in all BIO and NUR courses.