RN 200 — Transition from Practical to Professional Nursing
This course covers the transitioning role of the licensed practical nurse to the professional nurse. The content of this course builds upon the knowledge gained during previous licensed practical nursing experience and begins to build advanced level skills. Pharmacology, IV therapy, and adult medical surgical concepts will be addressed. Critical thinking, research, evidence-based practice, and culturally competent care is introduced. The impact of spiritual and religious dimension of care is reviewed. The course combines classroom study with theory, skills validation, and clinical experiences. Instructors will evaluate the clinical skill competency and nursing knowledge of students.