Nursing - Nursing Transitions

Nursing Transitions (NPRO 1010)

Total Credits: 3
Lecture Credits: 2.00
Lab Credits: 1.00

Description: This course is intended for the Licensed Practical Nurse returning to nursing education. You will learn to differentiate between appropriate practices of practical and professional nurses. This course focuses on introducing you to the three identified conceptual domains of the individual, nursing and health care. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to provide safe nursing care incorporating these concepts. You will engage in assessment, planning, implementation, and educational aspects of the care surrounding patients with selected problems.

Topical Outline:

Learning Outcomes:
1. 1. Articulate course concepts within the domain of the healthy individual. Individual/Nursing Judgment
2. 2. Distinguish between the healthy individual within a changing internal and external environment and individuals with simple alterations in health. Individual/Nursing Judgment
3. 3. Develop a beginning awareness of the values, attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs important to professional nursing. Nursing/Professional Identity
4. 4. Incorporate course concepts within the domain of nursing to safely provide therapeutic care to individuals. Nursing/Nursing Judgment
5. 5. Competently perform holistic assessments, caring nursing interventions, and clinical decision-making. Nursing/Nursing Judgment
6. 6. Communicate professionally and effectively while providing care to individuals. Nursing/Professional Identity

Prerequisites:  Admission to the Professional Nursing Program, Licensed Practical Nurse with unencumbered Minnesota license.