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ADN 125 - LPN TO RN TRANSITIONS IN NURSING
9 credit hours; 6 class hours; 9 lab hours
Recognizes and builds on the previous education and work experience of the LPN. It explores increasing complexity of new role responsibilities, as well as scope of practice changes inherent in new role development. 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.
Quarters Available: Day - Su (Offered based on need); Evening - There may be some evening clinical experiences.
Prerequisite(s): BIO101 and BIO147 and BIO155 and ENG101 or ENG102 and PSY230 and can be concurrent with CHE110, and can be concurrent with PSY110.
Provides introduction to the study of drugs. Content also includes classifications of drugs, dosage calculations, legal aspects of drug administration, and preparation and administration of drugs. Uses, actions, and side effects of selected drugs will be studied.
Quarters Available: Day - W; Evening - N/A.
Prerequisite(s): ADN145 and BIO145 or BIO149 and PSY230 and can be concurrent with ADN146 and can be concurrent with BIO101 and can be concurrent with BIO146.
Introduction to fundamental nursing skills, interpersonal communication and relationships, ethical/legal issues of nursing practice, awareness of developmental levels, teaching and learning, and cognitive development with a focus on critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on interviewing and physical assessment skills; safe, hygienic client care; emotional, spiritual, and cultural concerns; infection control, surgical wound healing and excretory stressors. Stress adaption/wellness, documentation, computer research, and community nursing resources are all integral aspects of the course. Utilization of all aspects of the nursing process is emphasized in classroom, clinical and laboratory experiences. Extended care facilities are utilized for clinical rotation to integrate gerontological theory with practice.
Prerequisite(s): can be concurrent with BIO145 (minimum grade of C-required) or BIO149 (minimum grade of C- required), and can be concurrent with PSY230.
A continuation of ADN 145. Acute care settings are utilized for clinical rotations to integrate previously learned concepts and for the development of new knowledge and skills in meeting basic human needs of the client in restoring an optimal level for health. A major emphasis is on sterile asepsis and related procedures, the perioperative period, medication administration, and management of urinary and respiratory stressors. The nursing process stress-adaptation, critical thinking, nutrition care, pharmacology, therapeutic communication, developmental levels /tasks, teaching and learning principles, discharge planning, community health and resources, culture, and ethical/legal boundaries are integrated into the course. Some evening clinical experiences may be scheduled.
Quarters Available: Day – W; Evening - N/A; May have evening and weekend clinical.
Prerequisite(s): ADN145 (minimum grade of C- required), and BIO145 (minimum grade of C- required) or BIO149 (minimum grade of C- required), and can be concurrent with BIO101 (minimum grade of C- required), and can be concurrent with BIO146 (minimum grade of C- required) or BIO149 (minimum grade of C- required), and must be concurrent with ADN142 (minimum grade of C- required), and PSY230.
Builds basic skills and knowledge gained in ADN145 and ADN146. The focus of study is on the response of clients to gastrointestinal, orthopedic, endocrine (diabetes, thyroid, and parathyroid), fluid balance stressors, and vascular stressors. Extensive emphasis is placed on meeting basic human needs, restoration of wellness, health maintenance and promotion. Critical thinking, therapeutic communication, client teaching, developmental level tasks, cultural influences, and ethical /legal issues of nursing practice are also integrated throughout the course. Application of the nursing process is emphasized in classroom, laboratory, and clinical experiences. Acute care settings are utilized for clinical rotation with the possibility of some evening clinicals scheduled during the quarter.
Quarters Available: Day - Sp;
Prerequisite(s): can be concurrent with ENG101 or ENG102, and ADN142 (minimum grade of C- required), and ADN146 (minimum grade of C- required), and can be concurrent with BIO147 (minimum grade of C- required), and can be concurrent with BIO155 (minimum grade of C- required).
Utilizes and builds on basic skills and knowledge of ADN145, ADN146, and ADN147. The focus of study is on the utilization of the nursing process as it relates to meeting basic human needs.
Quarters Available: Day - Su: May have evening or weekend clinical.
Prerequisite(s): ENG101 or ENG102, and ADN142 (minimum grade of C- required), and ADN147 (minimum grade of C- required), and BIO147 (minimum grade of C- required), and can be concurrent with CHE110 (minimum grade of C- required), and can be concurrent with PSY110 (minimum grade of D required).
A study of the complex processes that occur and influence the student's transition into nursing practice. Reality shock, the changing health care delivery system, as well as legal and ethical responsibilities and issues are included. The role of governing boards and nursing organizations as they relate to the practice of nursing is covered. The nurse's role in the political arena is explored. Delegation as an integral part of nursing care delivery is examined. Requirements for initial and continued licensure and employee expectations are included. Theory of role transition is emphasized in combination with specific clinical experiences under the guidance of a preceptor. This course is offered during the final quarter of the nursing program.
Quarters Available: Day – Sp.
Prerequisite(s): ADN148, and can be concurrent with ADN245 or ADN246 or ADN247
Designed to assist the student in integrating and expanding concepts and skills learned in previous nursing courses. Basic communication concepts and group process skills will be practiced. Critical thinking will be utilized in implementing the nursing process to maintain and/or restore optimal level of health for individuals who respond to anxiety with abnormal behavior patterns. Stressors of adaptation to childbearing, parenting and changing family roles will be studied. Theoretical contact and clinical experiences will focus on the stress-adaptation process as it relates to human needs. Knowledge regarding therapeutic communication, diet therapy, pharmacology, developmental levels, community health, cultural and ethical/legal boundaries is integrated in the course. Clinical experiences occur in a number of different settings with the possibility of some evening clinical times scheduled.
Quarters Available: Day – F, W, Sp.
Prerequisite(s): ADN148 (minimum grade of C- required), and BIO147 (minimum grade of C- required), and BIO155 (minimum grade of C- required), and CHE110 (minimum grade of C- required).
Designed to assist the student to integrate and build on concepts and skills learned in previous nursing courses. Emphasis of study is upon utilization of the nursing process to maintain and/or restore optimal level health for individuals who present immediate and complex nursing needs. Critical thinking will be utilized in the exploration of theoretical content and clinical experiences. The focus of study is on the stress-adaptation processes as it relates to the basic human needs of nutrition and elimination, safety and security, oxygenation, activity and rest, and mental health and behavioral adjustments. Health promotion in growth and development is a strong component of the course. Skills of self-evaluation, organization, discharge planning, and referral will be developed. Knowledge regarding therapeutic communication, diet therapy, pharmacology, developmental levels/tasks, community health and resources, culture, and ethical/legal boundaries are integrated into the course. Clinical experiences are planned to work with children, adolescents, and young adults. Clinical experiences include acute care settings and community agencies with preceptors. Some evening clinical experiences may be scheduled during the quarter. Group leaders are expected to make clinical assignments the day prior to the clinical experience.
Quarters Available: Day – F, W, Sp.
Prerequisite(s): ADN148 (minimum grade of C- required), and BIO147 (minimum grade of C- required), and BIO155 (minimum grade of C- required), and CHE110 (minimum grade of C- required)
Designed to assist the student in integrating and expanding concepts and skills learned in previous nursing courses. Critical thinking will be utilized in implementing the nursing process to maintain and/or restore optimal level health for individuals with complex nursing needs. Theoretical content and clinical experiences will focus on the stress-adaptation process as it relates to the basic human needs of oxygenation, nutrition and elimination, and safety and security. Skills o f self evaluation and work organization will be developed. Knowledge regarding therapeutic communications, diet therapy, pharmacology, developmental levels/tasks, community health and resources, culture and ethical/legal boundaries is integrated in the course. Clinical experiences are planned which allow the student to meet the course objectives. Some evening clinical sessions may be scheduled during the quarter.
Quarters Available: Day – F, W, Sp.
Prerequisite(s): ADN148 (minimum grade of C- required), and BIO147 (minimum grade of C- required), and BIO155 (minimum grade of C- required), and CHE110 (minimum grade of C- required).
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