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

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
1. Obtain, report and record appropriate and accurate information with assistance as an integral member of the health team. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Clinical performance evaluation week#9
2. Incorporate the nursing process when caring for patients with common stressors interfering with basic human needs (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)	Nursing process paper with concept mapping week #2-8 clinical performance evaluation week #9 Tests week #1, week #10
3. Apply psychosocial principles while developing therapeutic relationships with individuals experiencing stressors. (I, II, III, V)	Clinical performance evaluations week 9
4. Apply principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition in the treatment of specific stressors (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)	Test week #3 Diabetes week #6, clinical performance evaluation week#9
5. Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology in planning and implementing nursing actions for patients with specific stressors. ( I, II, III, V, VI, VII)	Tests week #3,5,7,9 clinical performance evaluation week #9
6. Use knowledge of growth and development when planning nursing actions for patients with common stressors. ( I, II, III, V, VI)	Weekly clinical worksheets week #2-9, clinical performance evaluations week #9
7. Describe the role of selected community agencies. (I, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Clinical performance evaluations week #9
8. Apply principles of the teaching learning process. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Poster presentations week #6&8,clinical performance evaluations week #9
9. Implement the principles of preoperative nursing care. (I, II, III, IV, V)	Test week #7
10. Implement the principles of postoperative nursing care (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Test week #7
11. Identify the influence of cultural factors in adapting to stressors (I, II, III, IV, V)	Clinical performance evaluations week #9
12. Practice within ethical/legal boundaries when assessing, planning and implementing patient care. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	Orientation week #1, clinical performance evaluation week #9
13. Identify behaviors related to the process of role change from LPN to RN. (II, III, V)	Canvas discussion assignments weeks #1-9 Transition paper week #8
14. Comply with all course & program requirements. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)	All tests, final week #10, clinical performance evaluation week #8

Following each Course Outcome (Objective), the relating Program Objective is indicated by a Roman numeral(s).

PROGRAM OBJECTIVES:

I. Uses the nursing process to meet basic human needs of individuals or groups of individuals with common recurring health problems in a variety of structured settings.

II. Safely performs technical procedures using judgment based on knowledge of biopsychosocial principles.

III. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patient and families as an integral part of nursing care.

IV. Facilitates cooperative interpersonal relationships with co-workers as a member of the health care team.

V. Assumes responsibility for self-direction in the on-going process of learning.

VI. Incorporates knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities and individual limitations in nursing practice.

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.

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