NURS 1400 LPN Transition
The LPN Transition course is intended to provide the currently licensed practical nurse with the necessary tools for advanced placement into the second year of the Associate Degree Nursing Program. Emphasis is on role transition, orientation to the program, strategies for success in the classroom, and clinical readiness. Prerequisites: Completion of BIOL 1010, ENGL 1010, MATH 1400, PSYC 1000, ZOO 2015, and ZOO 2025; achieving the required score on the PN advanced placement assessment. (2 lect.)
Major Topics
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· Orientation to the Central Wyoming College Associate Degree Nursing Program
o Program structure
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o Policies and procedures
o Required resources
o Concept-based curriculum
· Classroom Success
o Meet your faculty
o The learning management system
o Team-based learning
o Library access and support
· Clinical Readiness
o Dosage calculations
o Medication administration (oral, intravenous)
o Orientation to simulation
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o Clinical requirements and expectations
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Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
Examine the role of the nurse in promoting safe care.
Apply evidence based practice standards when providing patient care.
Describe the role of the nurse within an interprofessional team.
Modify care to meet individual patient needs.
Differentiate among the roles and responsibilities of the licensed practical nurse and the registered nurse.
Communicate a personal plan for success based on the nursing process.