SMART NURSING

CNA to LVN Program via Method 3

5-Month Accelerated Nursing Preparation Program

Program Length: 20 Weeks
Format: Independent study 
Target Students

• CNAs
• PCTs
• Medical Assistants
• EMTs
• Healthcare Military
• Former RN Students

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE

Month 1

Foundation of Nursing

Months 2–4

Core Nursing Systems

Month 5

NCLEX-PN Review Bootcamp

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Tuesday Professional Development Series (12 Weeks)

Every Tuesday students attend AI Nurse + Wealth + Entrepreneurship training

Topics include:

• Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare
• Nurse Business Development
• Nurse Consulting Careers
• Financial Literacy
• Wealth Building for Nurses
• Digital Health Entrepreneurship

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MONTH 1

FOUNDATION OF NURSING

Week 1

Transition to LVN + Nursing Fundamentals

Topics

• CNA vs LVN scope of practice
• Nursing process
• California nursing law
• HIPAA
• Ethics
• Patient safety
• Documentation

Skills

• Patient assessment
• SBAR communication
• Nursing charting

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Week 2

Math for Medications

Topics

• Metric conversions
• Dosage calculations
• IV calculations
• Pediatric dosing
• Drip rate calculations

Practice

• 100 medication math problems

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Week 3

Pharmacology I (54-Hour Course)

Topics

• Drug classifications
• Pharmacokinetics
• Medication safety
• Routes of administration

Major drug groups

• Antibiotics
• Cardiovascular drugs
• Diuretics
• Pain medications

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Week 4

Pharmacology II

Topics

• Adverse reactions
• Drug interactions
• Medication administration
• Controlled substances

Certification

✔ 54-Hour Pharmacology Certificate

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MONTH 2

CARDIOPULMONARY SYSTEM

Week 5

Basic Cardiac Monitoring

Topics

• Heart anatomy
• ECG basics
• Rhythm interpretation

Rhythms

• Normal sinus rhythm
• Bradycardia
• Tachycardia
• Atrial fibrillation
• Ventricular tachycardia

Certification

✔ Cardiac Monitoring Certificate

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Week 6

Cardiovascular Nursing

Topics

• Hypertension
• Heart failure
• Coronary artery disease
• Myocardial infarction

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Week 7

Respiratory Nursing

Topics

• Oxygen therapy
• COPD
• Asthma
• Pneumonia
• Ventilator basics

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Week 8

Renal + Fluid Balance

Topics

• Electrolytes
• Kidney failure
• Dialysis
• IV therapy

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MONTH 3

MEDICAL SURGICAL SYSTEMS

Week 9

Gastrointestinal Nursing

Topics

• GI bleeding
• Liver disease
• Nutrition therapy
• Tube feeding

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Week 10

Endocrine Nursing

Topics

• Diabetes
• Thyroid disorders
• Hormone therapy

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Week 11

Neurology

Topics

• Stroke
• Seizures
• Head trauma
• Spinal injuries

Certification

✔ Stroke Scale Certification

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Week 12

Musculoskeletal Nursing

Topics

• Fractures
• Mobility disorders
• Rehabilitation

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MONTH 4

SPECIAL POPULATIONS

Week 13

Infection Control

Topics

• Sepsis
• Isolation precautions
• Antibiotic resistance

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Week 14

Psychiatric Nursing

Topics

• Anxiety disorders
• Depression
• Suicide prevention
• Therapeutic communication

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Week 15

Maternal Nursing

Topics

• Pregnancy
• Labor stages
• Postpartum care

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Week 16

Pediatric Nursing

Topics

• Growth and development
• Pediatric assessment
• Pediatric medications

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MONTH 5

NCLEX PREPARATION

Week 17

Geriatric Nursing

Topics

• Dementia
• Fall prevention
• Long-term care

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Week 18

Leadership + Delegation

Topics

• LVN supervision
• CNA delegation
• Conflict resolution

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Week 19

Comprehensive NCLEX Review

Topics

• Priority questions
• Safety
• Pharmacology review
• Med-surg review

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Week 20

NCLEX Bootcamp

Practice

• 1000 NCLEX-PN questions
• Case studies
• Simulation exams

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TUESDAY SERIES

AI Nurse + Business + Wealth Training

(Weeks 5-16)

Week 1

AI in Healthcare Basics

Week 2

AI Documentation + Charting

Week 3

AI for Nursing Education

Week 4

AI Clinical Decision Support

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Week 5

Nurse Entrepreneurship

Week 6

Starting a Nurse Business

Week 7

Concierge Nursing

Week 8

Remote Nursing Careers

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Week 9

Financial Literacy for Nurses

Week 10

Credit Building

Week 11

Investing Basics

Week 12

Nurse Wealth Strategy

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INCLUDED CERTIFICATIONS

Students graduate with:

✔ Transition to LVN Certificate
✔ Math for Medications Certificate
✔ 54-Hour Pharmacology Certificate
✔ Basic Cardiac Monitoring Certificate
✔ Stroke Scale Certification
✔ AI Nurse Consultant Training Certificate

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PROGRAM OUTCOME

Graduates will be able to:

• Apply for California LVN licensure via Method 3
• Perform advanced bedside care
• Interpret cardiac rhythms
• Administer medications safely
• Pass NCLEX-PN

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UNIQUE PROGRAM ADVANTAGE

Students gain two career paths

1️⃣ Licensed Vocational Nurse
2️⃣ AI Nurse Consultant