NURN 215 - LPN to RN Transition

7 Credits.

Prepares the Licensed Practical Nurse to enter the second year of the registered nursing program at CCBC. Information from the first year nursing courses (NURN 150, NURN 210, and NURN 212) is presented in a condensed format. Emphasis is placed on the role of the registered nurse in the care of patients with selected fluid and electrolyte, respiratory, and endocrine conditions, as well as selected maternal/child nursing care concepts. The nursing process and critical thinking are used to guide the performance of therapeutic nursing interventions. Clinical experiences are planned to provide students with opportunities to apply theory and practice the role of the registered nurse under the supervision of nursing faculty. 6.25 credit hours of classroom theory (33.75 clock hours), .75 credit hours of clinical (93.75 clock hours). Course offered once a year (fall or spring).

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220, BIOL 221, BIOL 230, ENGL 101, PSYC 101, PSYC 103, SOCL 101, and MATH eligibility