NURS 116 - Enrichment Course For Lpn's

Institution:

West Virginia University at Parkersburg

Subject:

Description:

2 HRS. This transitional course for qualified licensed practical nurses (LPN) addresses the differences in practice between the LPN and the registered nurse (RN). Content includes legal parameter of practice as identified by the West Virginia Code and professional standards as delineated by the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and the National League for Nursing Associate Degree Competencies. Topics include role transition, the nursing process, therapeutic communications, prioritization of patient needs and delegation, and the teaching- learning process. Offered on demand. (Prerequisite: fulfillment of advanced standing criteria.)

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wvup.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 424-8000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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