NUR 1060 - LPN to RN Transition

Institution:

Prince George's Community College

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Description:

6 Credits This course is designed to prepare licensed practical nurses for entry into the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. The nursing role is differentiated with emphasis on health maintenance, health promotion and disease prevention. Content will be presented within the patient-needs framework and include topics such as role transitioning, nursing process, documentation, communication and legal and ethical issues. The PGCC curriculum framework will be explored. Selected content from the first year of the associate degree program in physiological integrity, growth and development, and dosage calculation will be reviewed. Supervised clinical practice in selected acute care and community settings will be provided. Independent study and review of previously learned concepts of nursing care of the maternity and newborn patient will be required. Upon satisfactory completion of this course the student is eligible to enroll in NUR 2010 and NUR 2020. Prerequisites: Admission to the Transition Program. 4 class/5 clinical/3 lab hours. (Offered fall and spring)

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.pgcc.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 336-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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