NURS 9304 - LPN/LPTN to RN Transition

Institution:

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

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Description:

The purpose of this course is to allow educational mobility and facilitate the transition of the LPN to a level consistent with that of the R.N. student. The content of the course builds on a core of common knowledge/skills identified from previous nursing education and introduces the LPN to the philosophy and organizing structure of the NWACC Nursing Program and the roles and competencies of the Associate Degree RN. Emphasis is placed on utilization of the nursing process, biopsychosocial needs, physical assessment, principles of teaching and learning, communication skills, pharmacology, fluid and electrolyte and selected advanced psychomotor skills. The campus lab and clinical component in acute care settings allow the LPN to demonstrate new competencies. The roles of direct care provider and member within the profession of nursing are emphasized. Prerequisites: College Algebra, Anatomy and Physiology I and II,Microbiology, General Psychology, Human Growth and Development, English Composition I, and Elective.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.nwacc.edu

Phone Number:

(479) 636-9222

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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