NUR 189 - Transition from LPN to ADN

Credits: 4 (2-2)

Focuses on assisting the LPN to transition into a new role as an Associate Degree Nursing Student. Emphasis will be placed on roles and responsibilities of the ADN, nursing process, critical thinking, legal and ethical issues and nursing practice issues related to specialized skills and the care of special populations. The clinical focus will be care of the pediatric and obstetric client. 4 credits (2 credits theory = 30 contact hours; 2 credits clinical = 60 contact hours. All students who exited a PN program without completing NUR 150 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.