NURS 2000 Transition to Professional Nursing Education

NURS 2000: Transition to Professional Nursing Education

Description

Transition to Professional Nursing Education facilitates the learner’s transition to college and the AS Nursing Program. Emphasis includes the RN scope of practice, introduction to the AS nursing framework at Minnesota West, and strategies for student success in a learner-centered environment. Topics and nursing concepts essential for success in the AS nursing program will be reviewed.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Admission to the Associate in Science nursing program

Corequisite

None

Topics to be Covered

1. Registered nursing scope of practice

2. AS Nursing program framework at Minnesota West

3. Acclimation to educational resources at Minnesota West

4. Review of topics essential to success including, but not limited to: nursing math, nursing process, communication, and critical thinking.

Learning Outcomes

1. Compare and contrast roles and scope of practice of the practical nurse and the professional nurse in the health care delivery system.

2. Describe the AS Nursing program framework at Minnesota West.

3. Introduce critical thinking concepts and evaluate own critical thinking.

4. Demonstrate accuracy in dosage calculations.

5. Identify behaviors that will assist in meeting educational and career goals.

6. Appraise study and test taking skills that may assist them during their education.

7. Explore the responsibilities of the professional nurse in the nursing process.

Credit Details

Lecture: 1

Lab: 0

OJT: 0

MnTC Goal Area(s): None