This includes the opportunity to develop assessment, clinical judgment, and care coordination skills across the lifespan while learning within a schedule designed for consistency and momentum.
Upon graduation, you’ll be awarded the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing and become eligible to apply and sit for the NCLEX-RN. This credential prepares you to seek opportunities in hospitals, clinics, home health agencies, and physician offices.
Curious about what you’ll study along the way? Explore the course modules below for details.
This course focuses on structure and function of the human body emphasizing blood, growth, development, genetics, special Senses and the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urogenital and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 32 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 80 | hr. |
| Credits | 4 |
This course provides the student with instruction and practice in expository writing and emphasizes grammatical and mechanical accuracy and proper essay form. Emphasis is placed on clarity, logical organization, unity and coherence of central idea and supporting material. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
College Math instructs the student in several fundamental areas of mathematics using analytical and critical thinking skills. Topics include logic, graphs, ratios, rates, geometry, set theory, measurements, algebra, probability and statistics. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course focuses on the concepts and principles necessary to perform basic nursing skills for the adult patient and demonstrate competence in the performance of nursing procedures related to the concepts of caring interventions, clinical decision making, communication, care coordinator, professional behavior, and safety. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL 1301 | Co-requisites: POFM114
| Lecture | 4 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 64 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 68 | hr. |
| Credits | 2 |
This course is intended to be an introduction to the field of study that examines patterns of growth, change, and stability in behavior that occur throughout the entire lifespan. Prerequisite: Eng1301, BIOL2401, POFM114, RNSG1205
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course focuses on the development of skills and techniques required for a comprehensive nursing health assessment of patients across the lifespan: newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric. Includes assessment of patients' health promotion and maintenance, illness and injury prevention and restoration, and application of the nursing process within a legal/ethical framework. The following concepts will be explored in this course: evidenced-based practice, clinical decision making, communication, care coordinator, professional behavior, and safety. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, POFM114, RNSG1205 | Co-Requisite: PSYC2314
| Lecture | 16 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 64 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 80 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course focuses on structure and function of the human body emphasizing blood, growth, development, genetics, special senses and the endocrine, digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, lymphatic, immune, urogenital and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: Eng1301, BIOL2401
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 32 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 80 | hr. |
| Credits | 4 |
This course focuses on the theories and practice of communication in interpersonal, small-group and public speech. Prerequisite: None
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course focuses on key concepts related to transitioning from the LVN role to the RN role, to include: professional behaviors; communication; evidence-based practice; clinical decision making; caring interventions; teaching and learning; managing care; collaboration; leadership and safety. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360 | Co-Requisite: BIOL2420, RNSG2206
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 48 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course provides practical application of theoretical content in RNSG1327 Transition to Professional Nursing, RNSG1205 Nursing Skills I, and RNSG1300 Health Assessment Across the Lifespan. Students will provide nursing care on simulated patients in the lab setting and live patients in a variety of community-based settings to demonstrate competence, clinical judgment and patient safety. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205 Co-requisites: RNSG1327
| Lecture | 0 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 32 | hr. |
| Externship | 96 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 128 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course focuses on the concepts and principles necessary to perform professional nursing skills for the adult patient and demonstrate competency in the performance of intermediate and advanced nursing procedures while utilizing critical thinking skills in a systematic problem-solving process. The following concepts will be explored in this course: evidenced-based practice, clinical decision-making, communication, care coordinator, professional behavior, and safety. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360 Co-Requisites: BIOL2420, RNSG2206
| Lecture | 4 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 64 | hr. |
| Externship | hr. | |
| Total Hours | 69 | hr. |
| Credits | 2 |
This course is an introduction to microorganisms with emphasis on those of importance in patient care. Principles of disinfection, sterilization, immunity. Prerequisite:
| Lecture | 48 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 32 | hr. |
| Externship | hr. | |
| Total Hours | 81 | hr. |
| Credits | 4 |
This course provides practical application of theory, skills and concepts content in information systems and documentation tools utilized in professional nursing practice. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360 Co-Requisites: RNSG2420, RNSG1240
| Lecture | 0 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 32 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 32 | hr. |
| Credits | 1 |
This course focuses on concepts of nursing practice related to patient-centered care across the lifespan including: quality improvement, advocacy, legal issues, health policy, health care systems, ethics, culture, diversity, and grief and loss. Additionally, health and illness concepts related to fluids and electrolytes, acid base balance, comfort, and tissue integrity will be emphasized utilizing common disease exemplars across the lifespan. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206 | Co-Requisite: RNSG1361
| Lecture | 64 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 64 | hr. |
| Credits | 4 |
This course provides practical application of theory, skills and concepts content in RNSG1517 and RNSG1240. Simulated and on site clinical instruction in acute care hospitals, supervision and evaluation are provided. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206 | Co-Requisite: RNSG1517
| Lecture | 0 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 32 | hr. |
| Externship | 96 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 128 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course focuses on concepts of nursing practice related to patient-centered care across the lifespan including: developmental; spiritual; health/wellness/illness; reproduction; sexuality; family; stress and coping; mood and affect; addiction; cognition; and violence. Concepts are illustrated utilizing common disease/condition exemplars across the lifespan. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361 | Co-Requisite: RNSG1362
| Lecture | 64 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 64 | hr. |
| Credits | 4 |
This course provides practical application of theory, skills and concepts content in RNSG1542 and RNSG1240. Simulated and on site clinical instruction in acute care hospitals, supervision and evaluation are provided. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361 Co-Requisites: RNSG1542
| Lecture | 0 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 32 | hr. |
| Externship | 96 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 128 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course focuses on concepts of nursing practice related to patient-centered care across the lifespan including: oxygenation; perfusion; elimination; metabolism; intracranial regulation; thermoregulation; cellular regulation; inflammation; infection; immunity; mobility; and sensory perception. Concepts are illustrated utilizing common disease/condition exemplars across the lifespan. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361, RNSG1362, RNSG1542 | Co-Requisite: RNSG2360
| Lecture | 64 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 0 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 64 | hr. |
| Credits | 4 |
This course provides practical application of theory, skills and concepts content in RNSG2502 and RNSG1240. Simulated and on site clinical instruction in acute care hospitals, supervision and evaluation are provided. Prerequisite: : BIOL2401, ENGL 1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361, RNSG1542, RNSG1362 Co-Requisites: RNSG2502
| Lecture | 0 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 32 | hr. |
| Externship | 96 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 128 | hr. |
| Credits | 3 |
This course focuses on review of concepts required for licensure examination and entry into the practice of professional nursing. Includes application of National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and remediation. Prerequisite: BIOL2401, ENGL1301, BIOL2402, IPC01000, PSYC2314, RNSG1300, POFM114, RNSG1205, RNSG1327, RNSG1360, RNSG1240, BIOL2420, RNSG2206, RNSG1517, RNSG1361, RNSG1362, RNSG1542, RNSG2502, RNSG2360 Co-Requisites: None
| Lecture | 8 | hr. |
| Laboratory | 64 | hr. |
| Externship | 0 | hr. |
| Total Hours | 72 | hr. |
| Credits | 2.5 |
What does the CHCP nursing experience look like? It’s immersive, skill-driven, and aligned with real clinical settings—helping you progress steadily toward RN practice.
Daytime classes and labs are held at our Houston - Northwest and San Antonio - North campuses. Coursework includes anatomy and physiology, microbiology, nursing skills, health assessment, transitioning to professional nursing, informatics, and a three-part series of professional nursing practice modules. In the lab, you’ll use simulation and hands-on practice to build confidence with advanced procedures and patient care scenarios.
Select general education courses are offered via distance education, alongside on-campus nursing courses. This blended delivery supports steady progress while keeping hands-on training central to your week.
Clinical instruction is scheduled with partner agencies on a flexible basis between day and evening shifts—typically between 5:00 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., Monday through Sunday, depending on site availability. Rotations align tightly to your didactic modules, reinforcing skills in real patient care environments.
A comprehensive review course (RNSG 2231) focuses on NCLEX-RN test plan application, knowledge assessment, and targeted remediation to help you get exam-ready.
This is a full-time transition program delivered in ten eight-week modules at Houston - Northwest (HNW) and San Antonio - North.
Choosing the right nursing program is an important step in advancing your career. Here’s a closer look at how CHCP’s on-campus LVN to ADN program is structured to support your goals.
The program is designed to be completed in approximately 20 months (80 weeks) and includes 1,504 total hours. Students progress through ten sequenced modules that combine lecture, lab, and clinical practice. The program awards 61.5 semester credits, including:
The LVN to ADN program is available exclusively at CHCP’s Houston - Northwest and San Antonio - North campuses in a blended format.
Applicants must meet nursing-specific admission requirements, which include:
CHCP is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES), a nationally recognized accrediting agency focused exclusively on health education.
Tuition details for the LVN to ADN program are published in our official Catalog and Campus Addenda. Because costs can vary, we recommend reviewing the information specific to the Houston - Northwest or San Antonio - North campuses.
Planning ahead for tuition and expenses is an important part of preparing for your nursing degree. CHCP provides resources to help you, including a Net Price Calculator that gives you a personalized estimate based on your financial situation.
You want more from your nursing career, and this program is designed to help you prepare. Begin your application now and take the next move toward RN practice.
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