RNRS 125 - Nursing: Lpn to rn Transition

Institution:

Illinois Central College

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Description:

Prerequisite: Graduate from a state-approved Practical Nursing Program within the last five years or achieve minimal competency on the National League for Nursing's Nursing Acceleration Challenge Exam (NACE) - PN to RN; valid Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license; currently employed or has practiced nursing for a minimum of 12 months within the last 3 years or department approval; CPR certified; one year of high school chemistry, or equivalent, or completion of CHEM 115 with grade "C" or better, within the last five years; must have completed required program and general education courses of BIOL 145, BIOL 146, BIOL 210, RNRS 150, RNRS 111, and RNRS 210 with a grade of "C" or better, within the last five years; must have completed required program and general education courses of PSY 110, SOC 110, FCS 110, ENGL 110, ENGL 111 or COMM 110, HLTH 121, Humanities: 3 sem hours with a grade of "C" or better; GPA 2.5. This course is designed to orient the licensed practical nurse for admission into the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Emphasis is placed on role changes from practical nurse to professional registered nurse, nursing process, and nursing care planning. Critical thinking skills and effective communication will also be discussed. Students will receive clinical experience working with medical-surgical patients.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.icc.edu

Phone Number:

(309) 694-5422

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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