ADVANCED PLACEMENT LPN TO RN

Catalog description

This course is designed to support advanced placement nursing students in defining their personal goals and practices that will assist in their successful transition from licensed practical nurse to registered nurse. The student will incorporate principles of adult learning to develop teaching-learning strategies, professional behaviors, interpersonal communication, and math calculation skills. Students will prioritize patient needs and include evidence based practice principles to develop a holistic patient centered plan of care. Students will demonstrate effective time management and organizational skills and explore principles associated with legal-ethical nursing practice. Technology will be utilized to enhance personal and patient learning, gather data, and communicate effectively with the healthcare team. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed).