NURS 170Lpn to Adn Trans

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This course introduces the art and science of nursing utilizing the principles of the nursing process, QSEN competencies, and the NCSBN test plan. This introductory course focuses on basic nursing concepts, skills, and attitudes to provide safe and competent care across the lifespan while integrating personal preferences of the patient. Some concepts include professional identity, health promotion, culture, health care law, nursing judgement, patent education, fluid and electrolytes, oxygenation, perfusion, and a review of OB and pediatric content. The clinical portion of the course introduces assessment, communication, and select psychomotor skills practice in preparation for clinical and simulation practice. Successful completion of the LPN to ADN transition course permits the non-collegiate LPN to advance to the second year of the ADN program. Upon completion of LPN to ADN Transition course, the student is awarded credit for the following Nursing courses: 112, 122,132 and 142. Must be a licensed LPN in the State of Illinois.