NURS 1103 - Transition to Professional Nursing

Institution:

Georgia Highlands College

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Description:

4-3-5. Prerequisite: Admission into the LPN-RN Bridge; may be taken concurrently with BIOL 2122K and BIOL 2161K; corequisite: PSYC 2103 This course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse who is entering the nursing program to exempt the first two semesters of the nursing sequence. This course contains content from the Foundations of Nursing Practice and Care of Children and the Child Bearing Family that specifically apply to RN students. This course will supplement the LPN's existing knowledge base and is designed to aid in transition into the nursing sequence. Critical thinking, communication and clinical competency are key components in the course used to help the student assume the roles of the associate degree nurse. Supervised practice in campus and community facilities are utilized to develop professional nursing skills. Note: NURS 1103 is required only of LPNs who are entering the LPN-RN career mobility track. Taught summer semester only. Fee required.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.highlands.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 332-2406

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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