NUR 116 - Role Transition-LPN

Institution:

Central Maine Community College

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Description:

3 Credits (1 Lecture 0 Lab 2 Clinical) 7 Hrs/Wk (1 Hr. Lecture 6 Hrs. clinical) *15 wks This course is designed to assist the licensed practical nurse with the role transition to professional role of the associate degree nursing student. The emphasis in this course includes application of assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of outcomes in the provision of holistic care to patients with common, well defined health problems. Major focus areas for the student include practice of the role of the student nurse, development of assessment skills, nursing care planning, communication with patients and families, generation of clinical judgments related to patient's assessed needs, increasing proficiency with nursing skills, patient teaching, and identification of student's own learning needs. Prerequisites: Completion of an approved Practical Nursing Program and current Maine LPN license and ENG 101, BIO 115 and 116; Corequisites: PSY 101, BIO 117, 118. Students are reminded that they are responsible for prior knowledge. Supervised clinical experiences take place on medical-surgical nursing units within a structured health care setting. Pre and Post conferences are designed to assist the student to further utilize the nursing process and provide nursing care.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lab

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Institution Website:

www.cmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 755-5100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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