NURS 2359 - TRANSITION TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING

[2 Credits]

This course is a prerequisite to the first clinical or non-clinical nursing course in which the LPN enrolls. Emphasis is on professional role change. Students will examine their own nursing experiences through exploration of professional, ethical, legal, and historical concepts. The course encompasses clinical nursing proficiency at the sophomore level and includes independent learning activities, instructor-led laboratory experiences, and inpatient practice. The 4 day clinical validation component will be in an acute care clinical setting. For LPN students only. (To be taken in lieu of NURS 2371) Prerequisite or Corequisite: HLSC 2416.