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

3 lecture hours, 3 lab hours, 4 credit hours
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. The learner is introduced to special populations in health care. In applying the nursing process while emphasizing assessment, pharmacological, nutritional, mental health, health language, and community considerations, the learner will have opportunities to demonstrate competencies in patient-centered care, collaboration, quality improvement, informatics, evidence-based practice, and safety. Special emphasis will be given to the care of one or more persons with altered health conditions in varying health care settings. Key issues unique to the LPN to RN transition are discussed. Course/Lab Fee $385