NURS 130 - Nursing Transition

Institution:

Raritan Valley Community College

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Description:

Prerequisites: BIOL 125 - Anatomy and Physiology II, NURS 016 - Pharmacology Clinical Calculations or Placement Test, current BLS-C certification, Nursing Orientation (fee applied at the time of registration). Corequisite: ENGL 111 - English I, PSYC 103 - Introduction to Psychology. This program is specifically designed for persons who are currently Licensed Practical nurses in the state of New Jersey and have graduated from an NLN, Middlestates, or Council on Occupational Education accredited school of Practical Nursing. Aminimum GPA of 85 from the practical nursing program is required. if the LPN graduation was more than 5 years ago, a completed work history form is required documenting LPN employment for three (3) of the past five (5) years. Nursing Transition is designed for students admitted to the PNAD option of the nursing program. It provides for transition from practical nurse practice to professional nurse practice by evaluating, extending and refining the scope and depth of cognitive, psychomotor and affective skills acquired in the practical nursing program. The focus is on assessment skills, development of nursing diagnoses, outcome criteria, nursing interventions and evaluation of the plans of care. The course objectives will assist the practical nurse to integrate the expanded roles of the nurse as provider of care, manager of care and member of the profession. This is accomplished through course objectives and competencies which include the themes of holistic human needs, critical thinking, collaboration, therapeutic interventions, growth and development, teaching/learning principles, clinical practice standards, community based care, health care delivery systems, current trends, communication, ethical behaviors, caring behaviors, self growth and accountability. Learning is accomplished through lecture/discussion, audio visuals, and psychomotor skill demonstration. Summer offering; 105 hours (75 lecture hours, 15 clinical laboratory hours, 15 college laboratory hours). Satisfactory clinical evaluation, completion of lab skills and theoretical grade minimum of 75% required for progression in the program. All nursing clinical courses and science courses must be completed with a minimum of a "C" grade.

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6.00

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Institution Website:

www.raritanval.edu

Phone Number:

(908) 526-1200

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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