— PN Professionalism &Leadership

Catalog description

This course is designed to prepare the future LPN for compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations that govern licensure to practice practical nursing in the state of Louisiana. It includes a review of the Louisiana Revised Statues, Title 37, Chapter 11, Subpart II-Practical Nurses and LAC 46:XLVII.Nursing, subpart 1-Practical Nurses. It also discusses the procedures that facilitate the necessary operations of the Louisiana State Board of Practical Nurse Examiners (LSBPNE) and the obligations that accompany the privilege of service in health care. The course emphasizes legal responsibilities, confidentiality, and ethical practice along with concepts of management and supervision. It introduces preparation for employment by requiring students to evaluate job opportunities, compile a résumé, and outline information essential to finding, applying for and terminating employment in the healthcare industry. This course includes a 40-hour clinical component. Concurrent enrollment in NURS 1135 is required. These are linked courses requiring passing grades in both to receive credit for either.