Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
ECRA-0146
Organization's ID:
N201
Organization:
Eastwick College
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
12 weeks (48 hours)
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Lower-Division Baccalaureate 3 Nursing Trends
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to prepare the student for transition from the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Associate Degree Nurse. Emphasis is placed on the role of the Registered Nurse (RN) in leadership, management, legal and ethical considerations, communication, teaching, and professional issues. Implementation of the nursing process will be used as a basis to improve critical thinking skills and decision making. The student will be required to create and present a client education teaching plan.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify individual student learning styles and strategies to enhance academic success
  • Apply the nursing process to demonstrate critical thinking skills in a variety of client situations
  • Evaluate factors that have influenced change and transitions in nursing
  • Recognize the RN's roles and responsibilities in delegating care to other health care team members
  • Distinguish the role of the RN as a leader and manager of client care
  • Identify the legal and ethical issues that affect nursing practice
  • Apply the process of ethical and legal decision-making in the practice of nursing
  • Facilitate effective communication and teaching strategies in the role as a Registered Nurse

General Topics:

  • Role development and transitions, adapting to change, teaching/learning styles and theories, cultural competence, professional responsibility, legal accountability, ethical issues, communication styles, and evidence-based practice
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Case Studies
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Discussion
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises
Supplemental Materials