NURS2350 — Transition to Professional Nursing
NURS 2350 - Transition to Professional Nursing NURS 2350 - Transition to Professional Nursing Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 1 Course Description: This course uses a conceptual framework to expand the knowledge and skills of the LPN and paramedic as they transition to the professional role of the nurse. Emphasis is placed on theoretical foundations of nursing, roles of the professional nurse, and health assessment basics. The course emphasizes development of nursing knowledge including the pathophysiology and interventions necessary to address basic client needs within safe and effective care environments, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity, and physiological integrity. Additionally, concepts of health equity and determinants of health are explored. Full acceptance into the Nursing Program is required. MnTC Goals N/A Coursework completed to obtain current LPN licensure or current paramedic certification in the state of Minnesota. Major Content Professional Nursing Related to Transition to Professional Nursing Attributes and Roles Professionalism Clinical Judgement Leadership Ethical/Legal Health Promotion Teach/Learn Care Competencies Communication Collaboration/ Teamwork Quality and Safety Evidence-based Practice Technology and Informatics Health Care Delivery Care Coordination/ management of care Health and Illness Related to Transition to Professional Nursing Physiologic Adaptations Oxygenation and Homeostasis Perfusion Gas Exchange Clotting Protection and
Prerequisites: BIOL1020, CHEM1020, ENGL1021, PSYC1041