NUR 11306 - Nursing Transitions: Part II

Transitions Part II is designed for students entering the LPN-to-RN bridge program. This course will build on previous knowledge and skills the student received in their LPN/LYN educational process and focuses on the professional concepts and skills necessary to transition from the role of the LPN/LYN to the role of Registered Nurse. The role of the associate degree registered nurse is to think critically, communicate, and provide safe and effective care to patients experiencing needs related to fluid and electrolyte balance, acid-base balance, the renal system, the integumentary system, and the sensory perceptual system. Combined with classroom and clinical nursing experience, learning is achieved by applying concepts. Five hours of class and three hours of clinical for eight weeks. Prerequisite: Official acceptance into the Holzer School of Nursing LPN/LVN Hybrid track program, current and valid active LPN/LVN license, and valid CPR. Completion of mandatory Boot Camp during orientation. Hybrid LPN-RN students only

Course Fee: $61

Offered: Fall

Semester Hours: 6
Clinical Hours: 3 per week for eight weeks
Lecture Hours: 5 per week for eight weeks
Prerequisite(s): Official acceptance into the Holzer School of Nursing LPN/LVN Hybrid track program, current and valid active LPN/LVN license, and valid CPR. Completion of mandatory Boot Camp during orientation. Hybrid LPN-RN students only