RNUR 1125 - Transition Concepts in Nursing

Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Registered Nursing

Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA

7 Credit(s)
This course recognizes and builds on the previous education and work experience of the L.P.N. Emphasis of study is upon utilization of the nursing process to maintain and/or restore optimal level health for individuals with common recurring health problems. Theoretical content and clinical experiences focus on the stress adaptation process as it relates to the basic human needs of oxygenation, nutrition and elimination, activity and rest, safety and security, mental health and behavioral adjustment, and sexual role satisfaction. Theory regarding stress adaptation, therapeutic communication, nutrition, developmental levels/tasks, pharmacology, culture, community resources, and ethical/legal boundaries is integrated into the course. Laboratory and clinical experiences are planned to review and enrich knowledge of technical skills and nursing care. Some evening experiences may be scheduled during the semester. It is designed to assist the student who is a Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) to make the transition into the advanced level RNUR courses. UG

5 Lecture Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take RNUR 1030 PSYC 1010 PSYC 2010 , BIOL 1101 , BIOL 2752

Required Concurrent Course(s): Take RNUR 1125L and RNUR 1125C

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Take ENGL 1010

Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A

90 - 92 A-

87- 89 B+

83 - 86 B

80 -82 B-

77- 79 C+

73 - 76 C

70 -72 C-

67- 69 D+

63 - 66 D

60 -62 D-

00- 59 F

Statement on Diversity
North Central State College believes that every student is a valued and equal member of the community.* Every student brings different experiences to the College, and all are important in enriching academic life and developing greater understanding and appreciation of one another. Therefore, NC State College creates an inclusive culture in which students feel comfortable sharing their experiences. Discrimination and prejudice have no place on the campus, and the College takes any complaint in this regard seriously. Students encountering aspects of the instruction that result in barriers to their sense of being included and respected should contact the instructor, assistant dean, or dean without fear of reprisal.

*Inclusive of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status (past, present or future), disability, age (40 years or older), status as a parent during pregnancy and immediately after the birth of a child, status as a parent of a young child, status as a foster parent, genetic information, or sexual orientation,

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