NUR1004C — LPN TO RN BRIDGE I:12 Credits, 18 Hours (per week combined theory and clinical)
(Fall) This course continues to build upon nursing knowledge acquired as a Licensed Practical Nurse as it relates to concepts and principles of holistic nursing care. Theory content includes transitioning from the LPN role to the ASRN role, introduction to the health care system, ethical-legal aspects of nursing practice, health and illness, communications, functional health patterns of clients, stress-adaptation, caring, professional behaviors and planning nursing care for mental health clients. There is an emphasis on physical examination and assessment skills and their roles in the nursing process and patient care. Prerequisite: Minimum grades of “C” in ENC 1101, BSC 2085C, BSC 2086C, STA 2023, MCB 2010, PSY 2012, and Humanities elective; admission into the professional courses of the program.