NURS 1415 - Nursing Role Transition

Four credit hours.

The course introduces LPNs, LPTNs, and paramedics to the knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for the registered nurse in patient centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence based practice, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. The concept of health will be explored through collaboration with peers to develop a patient centered risk assessment and teaching plan to promote health across the lifespan. Verification of mastery of essential psychomotor skills will be confirmed through completion of simulation activities. Web-based course with scheduled, mandatory class meetings.

Prerequisites: Admission to the AAS Program: Transition Option; BIOL 1411 and BIOL 1412, or BIOL 1433