RNSG 1024 Transition to Professional Nursing
This course is designed to introduce the transition process of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and the Licensed Paramedic (EMT-P). Topics in this course include the following: role transition, nursing history, current nursing trends, nursing theories, nursing process, critical thinking, professional roles, nursing responsibilities, nursing standards, nursing research, evidence-based practice, therapeutic communication, patient education, management of client care, legal/ethical considerations in nursing, health promotion, and leadership.
This course is required for students enrolled in the LPN/Paramedic Bridge RN Option, LB13.
Course Hour Distribution
| Instructional Category |
Semester Credit Hours |
Contact Hours |
| Didactic/Lecture |
9 |
135 |
| Lab |
1 |
30 |
| Clinical |
1 |
45 |
| Total |
11 |
210 |
Prerequisite
Admission to the LPN/Paramedic Bridge RN Option and completion of required general education coursework.
Corequisite
RNSG 1025 - Electronic Medical Records Documentation and RNSG 1027 - Nursing Pharmacology.