Course Syllabus for Transition LPN to BSN | NURS 208, Study notes of Health sciences

Download Course Syllabus for Transition LPN to BSN | NURS 208 and more Study notes Health sciences in PDF only on Docsity! N208 Syllabus, Fall 2010 1 INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING, HEALTH, & HUMAN SERVICES Number and Title of Course: N208: Transition from LPN to BSN Placement in Curriculum: Initial course for LPN transfer students entering BSN program. Prerequisites: LPN License; ENG 105/107, PSY 101, BIO 231/231L, BIO 241/241L, BIO 274/274L, INTERMEDIATE ALGEBRA, COMM 101, CHEM 100/100L, CS 101 (INFO TECH), CHALLENGE EXAMS: N106, N224, N328, N330; or consent of instructor. Number of Credits: 3 theory hours Contact Hours: 3 hours per week Concurrent Courses: May take: N200/304 Faculty: Amy Joy, APRN, BC Nursing Bldg, Indiana State University Amy.Joy@indstate.edu Kelly Watts, APRN, BC Nursing Bldg, Indiana State University Kelly.Watts@indstate.edu Course Website: http://blackboard.indstate.edu Link to Student Handbook: http://www.indstate.edu/nursing/students/handbook/student-handbook.htm Catalogue Description: An introduction for the licensed practical nurse to the role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. Three classroom hours per week. Successful completion will result in earning credit hours for Nursing 104, 204, and 228. Prerequisites: LPN license. Pre- or Co-requisite enrollment in cognate courses required for the first year of the Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Program. Course Overview: This is a transition course designed for licensed practical nurses who have enrolled in the College of Nursing, Health, & Human Services and wish to pursue a baccalaureate in nursing. The roles of the professional nurse as communicator, provider of care, teacher, and member of N208 Syllabus, Fall 2010 2 the profession of nursing are emphasized. There is an introduction to analysis of nursing care situations and preparation of nursing care plans in accord with the College's philosophy. Students will review pharmacology, college level writing skills including APA format, use of the computer and introduction to the online learning environment. Course Outcomes: BS Level 2 1. Apply selected concepts from the sciences, humanities, and nursing to the role transition from licensed practical nurse to baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse. (Critical Thinker, 2) 2. Develop beginning skills for accessing and recognizing the contributions of research findings in professional nursing practice. (Life-Long Learner, 4; Provider of Care, 6) 3. Utilize critical thinking in developing a plan of care for a real or simulated patient/client/resident using the nursing process. (Provider of Care 2, 4, 5, 6; Critical Thinker 1) 4. Utilize effective communication skills and demonstrate the communicator role of the professional nurse. (Communicator 2) 5. Demonstrate professional nursing skills needed for therapeutic medication administration. (Provider of Care 2) 6. Discuss principles of adult learning and teaching/learning principles utilized with patients. (Provider of Care, 3). 7. Discuss the parameters of culturally sensitive professional nursing care. (Provider of Care, 2) 8. Relate the roles of the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse to the ANA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice . (Professional 1, 3) 9. Develop a personal plan for completion of the Bachelor of Science in nursing. (Life-Long Learning 3) Methods of Instruction: Lecture (Breeze presentations)/reading, group discussions, group work, problem-solving process and testing, individual critical thinking exercises, independent study, computer practice, audio-visual presentations and readings. Topical Outline: Role Transition, BSN role, Student role Teaching-Learning, test-taking strategies, online learning, personal learning plan Math, Dimensional Analysis, Computer skills, Evaluating web sites Library skills, APA format, Writing skills Critical thinking, Nursing process, Nursing theory, History of nursing, Role development Pharmacology review