NURS 2205 LPN to RN Role Transition
Course Information
| Course Number | NURS 2205 |
|---|---|
| Course Title | LPN to RN Role Transition |
| Description | This course builds on the foundation of knowledge and skills acquired during previous nursing education. It is designed to help the LPN prepare for the transition to the RN role. Topics to be covered include scope of practice and role differentiation, the responsibilities of the professional nurse in the nursing process, nursing judgment, assessment, client education, nutrition, evidence-based practice, legal and ethical issues, communication skills, critical thinking, and delegation. Select psychomotor skills will be reviewed emphasizing the application of the nursing process and use of evidenced-based practices promoting client safety. This course addresses the integration and application of professional values and beliefs necessary for effective role transition (Prerequisite: Acceptance into LPN to RN Program; Corequisite: BIOL 240). |
| Total Credits | 3 |
| Total Hours | 56 |
| Instruction Type | Credits and Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 2.5 Credits, 47 Hours |
| Lab | 0.5 Credits, 9 Hours |
Pre/Corequisites
Prerequisite: Acceptance into LPN to RN Pathway.
Corequisite: BIOL 240 Pathophysiology successfully completed before advancing to the second semester of the LPN to RN pathway.
Institutional Core Competencies
- Cultural Competence - Students will be able to demonstrate an attitude of personal curiosity, a rising knowledge of cultures, and an evolving range of skills for living and working among others with other worldviews and ways of life.
- Communication - Students will be able to demonstrate appropriate and effective interactions with others to achieve their personal, academic, and professional objectives.
- Civic Engagement and Social Responsibility - Students will be able to demonstrate the ability to engage in the social responsibilities expected of a community member.
- Critical and Creative Thinking - Students will be able to demonstrate purposeful thinking with the goal of using a creative process for developing and building upon ideas and/or the goal of using a critical process for the analyzing and evaluating of ideas.
Course Competencies
- Discuss factors in providing holistic, culturally sensitive care while respecting diverse cultural beliefs, practices, and health needs.
- Relate client preferences to education that promotes health and self-care.
- Demonstrate competency in specific psychomotor skills.
- Recognize professional nursing behaviors, professional boundaries, codes of ethics, practice acts, and legal/ethical frameworks for safe and effective care.
- Examine the nursing process in providing care across the lifespan.
- Distinguish the components of the registered nurse's professional identity.
- Apply professional communication within the interdisciplinary team.
- Discuss evidence-based practice and technology that promotes cost-effective, quality care.
- Examine technology that promotes quality client care.
SCC Accessibility Statement
South Central College strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you have a disability and need accommodations for access to this class, contact the Academic Support Center to request and discuss accommodations.
North Mankato: Room B-132, (507) 389-7222; Faribault: Room A-116, (507) 332-7222.
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