Transitioning from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse

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Credit Hours: 3 A course designed for the exploration and discussion of major concepts related to the role of a registered nurse and contemporary nursing practice in a global society including quality, safety, collaboration, delegation, prioritization, and evidence- based practice. The nursing process is utilized as the basis for study of clients in the age group adolescence through senescence with common medical and surgical health deviations. Nursing techniques and technologies that relate to the common health deviations are studied utilizing various campus laboratory and computer laboratory exercises. Also reinforces basic nursing skills and care- planning skills. Course fee Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Missouri State University-West Plains LPN-to-RN program, or by permission. Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 2 Semesters Offered: Fall, Spring