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RNSG2207 - Transition to Nursing Practice

Catalog Description: Introduction to selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of care, coordinator of care, and member of the profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Topics include

Semester Credit Hours: 2
Lecture Hours per Week:
Contact Hours per Semester: 32
State Approval Code: 5116010000

Course Subject/Catalog Number: RNSG 2207
Course Title: Transition to Nursing Practice

Course Rationale:

Prepare for RN scope of practice.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Use the nursing process as the framework to provide safe, individualized therapeutic and caring interventions in a manner inclusive of the participants’ diversity.
  2. Recognize the value of lifelong learning and continued nursing education and participation in community and professional organizations.
  3. Make collaborative nursing decisions with clients and families across the life span utilizing the principles and knowledge of biology, psychology, and the humanities within the construct of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs.
  4. Act within the legal and ethical framework of nursing practice.
  5. Use acquired critical thinking skills as the basis for managing nursing care for groups of clients in structured acute, chronic, and wellness settings.
  6. Apply teaching-learning principles to assist clients and families in making informed health care decisions and achieving levels of wellness.
  7. Use interpersonal communication skills to collaborate with health care team participants to attain desired client-centered goals.

Course objectives have been keyed to reflect the scans competencies, basic skills and workplace skills, that are incorporated into this course.  These competencies are either introduced, developed, or assessed in an effort to provide the student the student success in the workplace.

SCAN 1, 2, 3 – Basic Skills

  • 1. READING
  • 2. WRITING
  • 3. MATHEMATICS

SCANS 1, 2, 3 – Workplace Skills

  • 4. RESOURCES
  • 4.1 ALLOCATES TIME
  • 4.2 ALLOCATES FINANCIAL RESOURCES
  • 4.3 ALLOCATES MATERIAL AND FACILITY RESOURCES
  • 5. INTERPERSONAL
  • 5.1 PARTICIPATES AS MEMBER OF A TEAM
  • 5.2 TEACHES OTHERS NEW SKILLS
  • 5.3 SERVES CLIENTS/CUSTOMERS
  • 5.4 EXERCISE LEADERSHIP
  • 5.5 NEGOTIATES
  • 5.6 WORKS WITH DIVERSITY
  • 6. INFORMATION
  • 6.1 ACQUIRES AND EVALUATES INFORMATION
  • 6.2 ORGANIZES AND MAINTAINS INFORMATION
  • 6.3 INTERPRETS AND COMMUNICATIONS INFORMATION
  • 6.4 USES COMPUTERS TO PROCESS INFORMATION
  • 7. SYSTEMS: UNDERSTANDS COMPLEX INTER-RELATIONSHIPS
  • 7.1 UNDERSTAND SYSTEM: SOCIAL, ORGANIZATIONAL, TECHNOLOGY
  • 7.2 MONITORS: DISTINGUISHES TRENDS, AND CORRECTS PERFORMANCE
  • 7.3 IMPROVES OR DESIGNS SYSTEMS
  • 8. TECHNOLOGY
  • 8.1 SELECTS TECHNOLOGY
  • 8.2 APPLIES TECHNOLOGY TO TASKS
  • 8.3 MAINTAINS AND TROUBLESHOOTS TECHNOLOGY
  • 9. THINKING SKILLS
  • 9.1 CREATIVE THINKING
  • 9.2 DECISION MAKING
  • 9.3 REASONS
  • 10. PERSONAL QUALITIES
  • 10.1 RESPONSIBILITY
  • 10.2 SELF-ESTEEM
  • 10.3 SOCIABILITY
  • 10.4 SELF – MANAGEMENT
  • 10.5 INTEGRITY/HONESTY
  • 11. LISTENING AND SPEAKING

Specific Tasks Accomplished:

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

  1. Enhance physical assessment skills to include unique growth and development parameters to accommodate age and cultural variations.
  2. Differentiate between the role of the VN and the RN as related to knowledge and roles.
  3. Incorporate the nursing process and the role of critical thinking in caring for adults and the elderly.

Grading Policy:

In order to successfully complete RNSG 2207, the student must achieve an overall course grade of 74.5 or higher. The components used to determine the course grade are as follows:

Transition Role Paper 60%
Physical Exam 30%
Nursing Care Plan 10%

For additional information, see Lee College Allied Health Student Handbook- Grading System.

Late papers will be considered for acceptance only when an extension is requested by the student, in writing, at least 24 hours prior to the due date and permission is granted by the instructor.

Textbook and Supplies Requirement:

Required Text(s):

  1. Harrington, N., and Terry, C. (2003). LPN to RN Transitions (2nd ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott.
  2. Seidal, H., Ball, J., Dains, J., and Benedict, G. (2002). Mosby’s Physical Examination Handbook (3rd.ed.). St Louis, MO: Mosby. 
  3. Lewis, S., Heitkemper, M., & Dirksen, S.(2004). Medical/Surgical Nursing Assessment and Management of Clinical Problems (6th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Mosby.

Optional Text(s):

  1. Atkinson, L., and Murrary, M. (Current ed.). Understanding the Nursing Process in a Changing Care Environment. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.

Required Supplies or Booklets:

  1. Lee College Catalog (current edition)
  2. Lee College Allied Health Division Student Handbook (current edition)
  3. RNSG 2207 Syllabus
  4. Texas Nurse Practice Act, State Board of Nurse Examiners (go to www.bne.state,tx.us)

Course Co-Requisites for Math Competency:

  1. Each student will complete the Posology Exam with 80% or above prior to class registration.

Other: