NURS 470: Transition from LPN to RN Practice

Class Program
Credits
2
Lecture Hours 20 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
2
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course focuses on the professional identity of a BSN-prepared RN, professional development, roles, and nursing leadership. Other topics include measures to obtain and maintain licensure and preparation for taking the NCLEX - RN licensure exam.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Provide person-centered care for diverse populations to promote health and wellness.

  2. Utilize reliable evidence to inform and support clinical decisions which shape healthcare delivery and policy.

  3. Manage information and technology to promote communication, access research, and other reliable evidence, and mitigate error in a variety of healthcare systems.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Apply quality improvement processes to effectively implement patient safety initiatives and affect health system change.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Utilize organizational leadership skills to collaborate with healthcare teams in a community and/or health care agency to promote safe and effective quality care.

Program Learning Outcomes
  1. Evaluate professional core values and behaviors that reflect baccalaureate nursing practice.

Core Topics

Students will reflect on professional concepts, leadership, and strategies for licensure exam success.