NPN 115 - Practical Nursing Bridge Course

Institution:

Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 6 Course ID: 004626 Builds upon the competencies of the advanced nursing assistant and allied health professions to assist in the beginning transition to the role of the Practical Nurse. Areas of study include basic needs and the nursing process across the lifespan, health promotion, illness prevention and basic pharmaco-therapeutics. Upon successful completion of all components of the course, the student will be admitted to the second semester of the Practical Nursing program and will have earned by advanced standing, a total of 10 credit hours in nursing. Prerequisite: Current CPR card for Health Care Providers; Current certification must be maintained throughout the program. Active status on the Medicaid Nurse Aide Registry or successful completion of an equivalent nursing course. Completion of an advanced nursing assistant, medical assistant, surgical technology, radiography, diagnostic medical sonography, respiratory therapy, physical therapist assistant, or paramedic technology program. Admission into the Practical Nursing Program. (PY 110 & BIO 137 if that option Component: Laboratory, Lecture

Credits:

6.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.somerset.kctcs.edu/

Phone Number:

(877) 629-9722

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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