NUR 1302 - Current Concepts In Nursing 2 Credits
The focus of this two-credit hour, web-enhanced course is to introduce the LPN/LPTN to concepts related to the transition and socialization toward associate degree (A.D.) education and the Registered Nurse role. The course provides learning in relation to the NPC Nursing Philosophy and an introduction to NPC A.D. nursing curricular concepts. Selected NUR 1108 Nursing Process I topics are examined in an effort to develop the LPN/LPTN knowledge base to a level consistent with that of the RN student entering NUR 1208 Nursing Process II /NUR 1216 Accelerated Nursing . A major focus is the use of the nursing process in relation to physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and spiritual responses. There is no clinical component to the course.
Prerequisite: Graduation from a state approved PN or PTN educational program, Unencumbered LPN/LPTN license in all states registered (must include Arkansas), Officially admitted to the NPC Nursing Program or with departmental approval, Minimum of 90% score on the Dosage Calculation Exam, and evidence of completion of HIPAA and Blood Born Pathogen education or successful completion of the HIPAA and Blood-Borne Pathogen modules within the course materials, or a nursing student transferring from an accredited nursing program.
Spring Enrollment - LPN to RN Option 1: Part-time
CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* , MATH 1123 College Algebra* , BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* and CIS 1023 Introduction to Computing* or other evidence of computer literacy, all passed with a grade of “C” or better
Summer Enrollment - LPN to RN Option 2: Accelerated
ENG 1113 English Composition I* ; MATH 1123 College Algebra* ; BIOL 2234 Anatomy & Physiology II* ; CHEM 1104 Chemistry For Non-Majors* , and CIS 1023 Introduction to Computing* or other evidence of computer literacy, all passed with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite: Spring Enrollment - LPN to RN Option 1: Part-time
ENG 1113 English Composition I* , NUR 1201 Critical Thinking Applications II , NUR 1208 Nursing Process II
Summer Enrollment - LPN to RN Option 2: Accelerated
BIOL 2244 Microbiology*
Course Level Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Explain all major concepts of the NPC Division of Nursing Philosophy. (PLO 8)
2. Explain all curricular concepts/threads within the associate degree nursing organizational framework. (PLO 8)
3. Distinguish characteristics of the LPN role from those of the associate degree RN role. (PLO 8)
4. Identify personal learning needs, feelings, and reactions related to the role change from LPN to RN. (PLO 8)
5. Describe the roles of the A.D.N. graduates in the acute care and long term care setting. (PLO 8)
6. Use essential elements associated with the ability to critically think in application of the nursing process in basic care situations. (PLO 3, 7)
7. Apply the nursing process, supported by evidence-based practice, resulting in quality and safe care in the scenario based learning environment. (PLO 4)
8. Recognize human responses in the physical, emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual dimensions with focus on the physical dimension while providing holistic care. (PLO 5)
9. Demonstrate ability to apply principles of nursing process and fluid & electrolyte imbalances in the scenario based learning environment. (PLO 5)
10. Prepare a guide to assist you and your peers in providing culturally-sensitive nursing care. (PLO 5)
11. Distinguish between caring and non-caring behaviors within the health care environment. (PLO 1)
12. Demonstrate caring behaviors with simulated patient, families and other members of the multidisciplinary health care team. (PLO 1)
13. Demonstrate effective therapeutic communication skills with peers and faculty. (PLO 6)
14. Demonstrate effective documentation using sensory based terms in a scenario based clinical setting. (PLO 6)
15. Demonstrates responsibility for self-development and accountability through the use of appropriate resources. (PLO 7)
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