NURS 132 - Transitions in Nursing: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Registered Nurse (RN)

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For licensed practical nurses only. Builds on previously learned knowledge, skills and attitudes while incorporating the concepts of nursing, persons as patients, health, environment, and introduces the learner to the designated concepts and mandates which form the basis of the nursing curriculum. Exemplars of chronic health conditions are used to further explain each concept and enhance the learner’s understanding of the biological, psychological, social and professional dimensions of nursing and the learner is introduced to special populations in health care. In applying the nursing process and giving special emphasis to assessment, pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language and community considerations in the care of more than one patient with altered health in varying health care settings the learner will have opportunities to demonstrate competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice and safety. Key issues unique to the LPN to RN transition are discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 251, 253, 252, 254, 211, MATH 118, MATH 120 or higher, ENGL 101, 102, PSYC 127, Humanites course (3 credit hours), Fine Arts course (3 credit hours).