Transition to Professional Nursing

Catalog description

This nursing course provides the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with concepts regarding the transition professional Registered Nurse (RN) role. Students will explore learning strategies to develop an individualized nursing student success plan. The scope of practice of a registered nurse will be differentiated from that of a licensed practical nurse. The nursing process, clinical decision-making, evidence-based practice, quality patient education, and patient centered care are discussed and applied to quality professional nursing actions. Effective communication techniques with patients, families, and other collaborative team members will be reviewed in this course. Students will explain the role of the professional nurse within the collaborative team in providing quality patient care. Cultural considerations for nursing care will be incorporated throughout the course with a focus on the health needs of the Indigenous and rural communities. NURS 2129* 1 Lab Community Practicum This course allows nursing students to engage with the community as clients, developing holistic assessment strategies for community and population health management. Students will analyze health data to create culturally relevant educational materials focused on health promotion, maintenance, and disease prevention for individuals, families, and communities. Clinical experiences vary by site and may include observational learning, hands-on care, and special projects, with a preference for indigenous and rural areas to enhance learning. NURS 2130* 1 lab credit Community Clinical Community Clinical introduces the nursing student to community as client. Students will learn holistic assessment strategies for community health, case management, and population health management. Students will utilize community health data to create culturally congruent educational materials for individuals, families, or communities. Community education plans will incorporate health promotion, health maintenance, and disease prevention strategies. Clinical experience will vary based on assigned site and may include both observational experiences, hands on nursing care, and/or special project dependent on the clinical site assigned. When possible, community sites will be selected within indigenous communities and/or rural communities. This course is intended to be taken the fourth semester of the nursing program.