NURS 2350 - Transition to Professional Nursing

Credits: 3
Hours/Week: Lecture 2 Lab 1
Course Description: This course uses a conceptual framework to expand the knowledge and skills of the LPN and paramedic as they transition to the professional role of the nurse. Emphasis is placed on theoretical foundations of nursing, roles of the professional nurse, and health assessment basics. The course emphasizes development of nursing knowledge including the pathophysiology and interventions necessary to address basic client needs within safe and effective care environments, health promotion and maintenance, psychosocial integrity, and physiological integrity. Additionally, concepts of health equity and determinants of health are explored. Full acceptance into the Nursing Program is required.
MnTC Goals
N/A

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1020 (or higher), CHEM 1020 (or higher), ENGL 1021, PSYC 1041 with grades of C or higher are prerequisites for acceptance into the nursing program and for this course.

Coursework completed to obtain current LPN licensure or current paramedic certification in the state of Minnesota.
Corequisite(s): NURS 2320
Recommendation: BIOL 2031 and COMM 1031 or COMM 1041 or COMM 1051 or concurrently enrolled; word processing skills.

Major Content
 

1. Professional Nursing Related to Transition to Professional Nursing
   1. Attributes and Roles
      1. Professionalism
      2. Clinical Judgement
      3. Leadership
      4. Ethical/Legal
      5. Health Promotion
      6. Teach/Learn
   2. Care Competencies
      1. Communication
      2. Collaboration/ Teamwork
      3. Quality and Safety
      4. Evidence-based Practice
      5. Technology and Informatics
   3. Health Care Delivery
      1. Care Coordination/ management of care
2. Health and Illness Related to Transition to Professional Nursing
   1. Physiologic Adaptations
      1. Oxygenation and Homeostasis
         1. Perfusion
         2. Gas Exchange
         3. Clotting
      2. Protection and Movement
         1. Immunity
         2. Inflammation/Infection
         3. Mobility
         4. Tissue Integrity
      3. Regulation
         1. Cellular Regulation
         2. Thermoregulation
         3. Glucose Regulation
         4. Metabolism
         5. Intracranial Regulation
         6. Acid-Base Balance
         7. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
         8. Nutrition
         9. Elimination
      4. Reproduction/Sexual Health
   2. Psychological Adaptations
      1. Behavioral Health
      2. Cognition
      3. Coping and Stress
      4. Grief and Loss
      5. Resiliency
3. Determinants of Health and Person-Centered Care (Individual, Family, Community) Related to Transition to Professional Nursing
   1. Life Span and Development
   2. Functional Ability
   3. Culture
   4. Spirituality
   5. Determinants of Health
      1. Health Disparities
      2. Social Justice
      3. Social & Economic Factors
      4. Genetics
      5. Nutrition
      6. Environment
      7. Motivation
      8. Adherence

2. explain influence of personal values in decision making for nursing practice. 

3. integrate assessment skills into holistic nursing practice. 

4. employ evidence-based nursing interventions to provide safe, person-centered care. 

5. evaluate the effects of social determinants of health on populations. 

6. explain various approaches to scholarly nursing practice. 

7. describe information and communication technologies in the delivery of fundamental nursing care.  

8. articulate the differences between the role of the Licensed Practical Nurse/Paramedic versus the Registered Nurse as a member of the team providing safe, person-centered care. 

9. identify leadership behaviors necessary to provide fundamental nursing care. 
Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC): Goals and Competencies N/A
Competency Goals (MnTC Goals 1-6)
N/A
Theme Goals (MnTC Goals 7-10)
N/A

Practicum hours per week: 0

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