NUR 1089 - Transition from LPN to ADN

Credits: 4 (2-2)

Formerly NUR 189 Facilitates transition of the LPN to new roles and responsibilities of the ADN, the nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues in nursing practice, and the nursing care of childbearing families and pediatric clients. Application of knowledge and skills occurs in the laboratory and maternal/child and pediatric clinical setting. 4 credits (2 credits theory = 30 contact hours; 2 credits clinical = 60 contact hours. All students who exited a PN program without completing NUR 1050 or equivalent course will be required to complete this course prior to entry into the third semester of the program.

**Course availability will be summer semester - first year dependent on enrollment (must have 8 or more students). This course is offered at CCCS sister colleges and can be transferred to Lamar Community College. Assistance in locating this course offering will be provided, in the event that it is not being offered at LCC.