RNSG 1200 — Introduction to Professional Nursing
Introduction to Professional Nursing is designed as a bridge course that introduces to the LPN to the role of the professional nurse. The course delves into both role transition and medical-surgical concepts. The course explores topics such as professional nursing practice, teamwork and collaboration, evidenced-based practice, informatics, health teaching and health promotion, professional identity, and nursing judgment. Medical-Surgical topics such as gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, integumentary, and neurological systems will also be addressed. The transition component is an essential part of the course where students will have the opportunity to discuss and learn about personal growth and development, communication skills, life-long learning, and strategies for success as a nursing student.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1101, MATH 1111, PSYC 1101, SOCI 1101, BIOL 2113, BIOL 2113L, BIOL 2114, BIOL 2114L, BIOL 2117, BIOL 2117L, HUMN 1101, ENGL 2130, ENGL 2110, ENGL 2310, ARTS 1101, MUSC 1101, MUSC 2040, THEA 1101