NURS - 171 Vocational Nurse Role Transition 5

This transition course is designed to expedite recent LPN graduates who have completed a VO-Tech LPN program and provide a fast track course into the registered nursing degree program. This course will be offered each summer and will be a 5 hour, 12 week course. Focus is intended to facilitate the transition from Licensed Practical Nurse to the beginner role of a Professional Registered Nurse. The content is intended to build upon knowledge learned in a practical nursing technology program. This course includes an overview of fundamental nursing concepts, essential nursing and assessment skills, and culturally competent nursing care of individuals, families, and communities throughout the lifespan. Emphasis will be placed on the provision of quality, evidence-based, patient-centered nursing care while maintaining the highest standard of safety. Students will use the nursing process for the development of clinical judgement and decision-making for clients with physiological and pathophysiological alterations and health promotion. This course includes theory and lab hours. After successful completion of this course with a grade of “B” or better, the student will be eligible to complete the last three (3) semesters with traditional nursing students.

Pre-requisite(s):
Admission into the program

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BIOL 201 and ENGL 101