This course is INACTIVE
School
Health and Human Services
Division
Nursing
Department
Nursing
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Nursing
Course Number
091
Course Title
Nursing Systems II for Articulating L.P.N. Transition
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
S/U
Pre-requisites
BIO-233, BIO-234, ENG-131, HCS-131, PSY-131, MATH-1094 OR MATH-110 OR MATH-109 OR MATH-115 OR MATH-141 OR MATH-175 OR MATH-180
Catalog Course Description
Introduces concept-based curriculum as well as requires students to demonstrate competency in pharmacology, math competency for medication administration, physical appraisal, and application of the nursing process. NOTE: Required for students registered and admitted into the LPN-RN Advanced Program as it begins the process of assimilation into the second semester of the nursing program.
Goals, Topics, and Objectives
Core Course Topics
- Introduction to the nursing process and the concept-based curriculum.
- ANA standards of professional Nursing Practice.
- Physical appraisal of the adult client.
- Math for medication dosages.
- Pharmacological principles
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
- Describe the major components of a concept based curriculum.
- Identifies the ANA Standards of Nursing Practice.
- Applies principles of critical thinking and evidence-based practice by implementing all phases of the nursing process.*
- Demonstrates proficiency in basic pharmacological therapies, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, dosage calculation, and legal and ethical nursing responsibilities associated with medication administration.
- Demonstrates proficiency in physical appraisal skills.
General Information
Deactivating course: Old Nursing Curriculum - per T. Moore
Assessment and Requirements
Assessment of Academic Achievement
Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory.
- To receive a satisfactory grade, students will attend all classes; complete a satisfactory nursing care plan, nursing assessment, and pharmacology data sheet.
- A score of an 80% must be achieved on a nursing department pharmacology exam.
- Dosage calculations proficiency is achieved by passing the required exam with a minimum score of 90%.
- Health assessment and physical appraisal skills are assessed through a competency exam in the nursing lab.
- Nursing process and concept based curriculum proficiency is assessed by written exam with a minimum passing score of 80%.
Approval Dates
Effective Term
Fall 2020