This course includes an overview of the transition from the role of student to practical nurse. The course continues to focus on moderately complex alterations in basic needs which have a greater impact on other basic needs and growth and development throughout the life cycle. The activities of the nursing process are utilized to promote and maintain wellness, restore to optimal health or support through the dying process. Learning experiences in various health care settings are correlated with classroom and nursing laboratory instruction. Upon satisfactory completion, the graduate is eligible to write the NCLEX-PN. Upon passing the NCLEX-PN, the graduate is eligible to apply for practical nurse licensure. PREREQUISITES: NUR 1201 Nursing I, NUR 1202 Nursing II, LSC 2111 Human Anatomy & Physiology I, PSY 1101 General Psychology I, LSC 2112 Human Anatomy & Physiology II, PSY 2109 Human Growth & Development, ENG 1111 Composition I, and current CPR Certification.

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