Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Archived Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Archived Catalog

NURS-150 Nursing Transition

Credits 4 / 4 Contact Hours
Pre-requisite: Placement into ENGL-100  (ACSR-100) or a minimum score of 20 on the reading portion of the ACT or successfully complete RDNG-030 , ACLT-075 , ACLT-076  or ENGL-100 . All participants must hold current licensure to practice as a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse. Licensed practical nurses applying to the second year of the ADN track of the Nursing program must meet all eligibility requirements and all prerequisites to NRSG-201 and NRSG-202. Licensed practical nurses applying to the second year of the ADN program must meet all eligibility requirements and all pre-requisites to the entry point into the curriculum. Note: Division signature is required for registration.
Provides the cognitive affective and psychomotor skills needed for nurses who wish to make the transition from LPN into the second year of the ADN track of the Nursing program. The course is also appropriate for nurses (RN or LPN) who wish to return to active nursing practice. The competencies selected for course content are designed to review and update nurses in the basic and intermediate concepts and skills necessary for active clinical practice in an acute care setting This lecture course combines theory and discussion of clincial practice in the classroom setting. A clinical component (NURS-151 ) is available to apply theory to actual clinical practice in the care of adult clients. This course is not intended to replace a complete orientation to a clinical agency.