NSG 198 - Accelerated LPN to ADN Bridge Course

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Somerset Community College

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Description:

Hours: 3 Course ID: 004292 Provides an accelerated course designed for the LPN/LVN who demonstrates through competency assessment the ability to build upon previous learning and experience. Focuses on the beginning transition to the RN role the acquisition of essential skills, the development of critical thinking in the care of clients experiencing dysfunctional health patterns of health perception-health management, value-belief, rest-sleep activity-exercise, and nutritional-metabolic. Upon successful completion of all components of the course the student will be admitted to NSG 203 and will have earned by advanced standing, a total of 18 credit hours in nursing. Prerequisite: Admission to the Associate Degree Nursing Program and BIO 137 and BIO 139 and (MT 110 or MT 150 or higher with a grade of C or better) and PY 110 and PSY 223 and ENG 101 and Oral Communications course and documentation of computer literacy as defined by KCTCS, and a passing score on a nationally normed PN-RN Mobility Examination. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Lab: 1 credit (45 Component: Laboratory, Lecture

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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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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