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.
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
II. Course Specification
Course Type
Program Requirement
General Education Competency
[GE Core type]
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
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.
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
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