Nursing Transition Course

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Acceptance to Year Two of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Building upon the knowledge obtained from the practical nursing curriculum, the advanced placement student reviews the philosophy, outcome-based curriculum and use of evidence-based practice. The student transitioning into the ADN program will have opportunities to demonstrate competencies in pharmacology (including dosage calculations), IV starts and maintenance, physical assessment, and more. The student will explore safe and effective care, health promotion, care of the older adult, and cultural awareness. Completion of the course with a B or better is required to continue in the ADN program.