NURR 100 LPN and Paramedic Transition

This course covers the RN role in nursing process, patient education, communication, and building therapeutic relationships. The student is introduced to CSI’s approach to nursing education. Identification of nursing process, defense mechanisms, fluid and electrolyte balance and imbalance, and care of patients with mental health problems. This is an hybrid theory course. Prerequisite: IV Certification or LPN who has been accepted into ADN program as a transition student.

Credits

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Notes

Current LPN License Proof of IV Therapy TEAS V Exam at Proficient Level

NURR 100LPN and Paramedic Transition

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

HSHS

II. Course Specification

Course Type

Program Requirement

General Education Competency

[GE Core type]

Credit Hours Narrative

1

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

15

Notes and Advisories (only if included in catalog)

Current LPN License Proof of IV Therapy TEAS V Exam at Proficient Level

Grading Method

Pass/fail

Repeatable

N

III. Catalog Course Description

This course covers the RN role in nursing process, patient education, communication, and building therapeutic relationships. The student is introduced to CSI’s approach to nursing education. Identification of nursing process, defense mechanisms, fluid and electrolyte balance and imbalance, and care of patients with mental health problems. This is an hybrid theory course. Prerequisite: IV Certification or LPN who has been accepted into ADN program as a transition student.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Patient Teaching Nursing Process and Care Planning Dosage Calculation Nursing Fundamentals Mental Health

VI. Delivery Methodologies

Required Assignments

Teaching Plan Plan of Care Concept Map Case Study Portfolio

Required Exams

Dosage Calculation Exam ATI Fundamentals Exam ATI Critical Thinking Exam

Required Text

1. Claywell, L. (2014). LPN to RN transitions (3 rd. ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby. 2. American Psychological Association. (2009). Publication manual of the American psychological association (6th ed.). Washington DC: American Psychological Association. 3. Harding, M.M., Snyder, J.S., Preusser, B.A. (2015). Winnigham’s critical thinking cases in nursing: medical-surgical, pediatric, maternity, and psychiatric (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Required Materials

Required Activities

Specific Course Activity Assignment or Assessment Requirements

Teaching Plan Plan of Care Concept Map Case Study Portfolio Dosage Calculation Exam ATI Fundamentals Exam ATI Critical Thinking Exam 1. 2.