This is the 11th edition of our Vision. and Values booklet, a process that. began taking shape 20 years ago and. resulted in editions of this booklet. distributed to each of our team. members in 1993, 1994 (two), 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2006.
The Nursing Department offers an LVN/RN Bridge program whereby Licensed Vocational Nurses can become Registered Nurses via the completion of the required prerequisites and nursing coursework. LVN-RN Bridge students will be required to apply on the same point system as the Generic ADN students. Therefore, all prerequisites must be completed with grades posted at time of application. The application period for the LVN-RN Bridge is the same as the Generic ADN program.
RNâs may develop the initial nursing care plan and make nursing diagnoses, and can oversee LVNâs. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, RNâs make about $63,750, while LVNâs make about $39,820. An LVN to RN track offered at Kilgere College takes 72 semester hours completed in 16 months.Students who are already LVNâs start the first nine weeks attending class only once a week, while other students catch up in the program.n LVN to RN track offered at Kilgere College takes 72 semester hours completed in 16 months. Students who are already LVNâs start the first nine weeks attending class only once a week, while other students catch up in the program.