LPN to RN Bridge Pathway

This course will provide the LPN Transition student with a comprehensive review of the anatomy of the body, including organization of body systems and cells and tissues. This course is designed to provide the LPN Transition student with a comprehensive review of structure of the body and introduce physiology and its relationship to structure and function and related health conditions.

This course will provide the student with a comprehensive study of the anatomy of the body, including the organization of the body systems, a basic introduction to chemistry, cells and tissues, a basic introduction to microbiology, and body systems. This course is designed to provide the student with a comprehensive study of the structure and function of the body along with labeling of body parts and identification of system functions.

This course provides the student with a basic understanding of microbiology through the study of the microscopic world, organisms and pathogens, specifically bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoans, and helminths. In addition, this course provides the student with a basic understanding of the effects of the pathogen on normal human tissue including the most common diseases caused by the specific pathogen and the usual signs and symptoms produced in the host. The characteristics of the microorganisms and the etiology and control of infections are also presented.

This course is an introductory course in chemistry for students who are planning life/health related careers requiring some familiarization with general, organic, and biochemistry. This course stresses the applications of chemistry to health related careers. Topics of study include the metric system, states of matter, elementary atomic and molecular structure, introduction to inorganic and organic chemistry, the Periodic Table, basic laboratory procedures, and descriptive chemistry as it relates to everyday experiences. Problem solving, solution chemistry, equilibria, pH, redox, organic nomenclature, introduction to functional groups, organic reactions, biological molecules and metabolism. This course assists the student in the application of chemistry to homeostasis.

This course is designed to introduce students to basic research principles and the relationship to effective and valid writing skills. Emphasis will be placed upon a fundamental understanding of MLA and APA writing formats.

This course is designed as a preparation course toward passing the NCLEX-RN exam. Students will review the main components of nursing – Fundamentals, Medical/Surgical, Pediatric, Maternal Child, and Mental Health. An initial assessment will be administered to determine student strengths and weaknesses.

Human Growth and Development addresses the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors associated with supporting and promoting optimal growth and development of infants and children. The course provides the student with a basic understanding of the person as a biological, psychological, and sociological being. It is imperative that professionals in the medical occupations understand the concepts of development throughout the life span. Application of the principles of safe and effective care is guided by the understanding of normal and expected development at different stages throughout the person’s life. This course emphasizes the importance of development from conception to death. Topics that may be addressed include principles of physical, emotional, social, cognitive, and moral development; human needs across the ages, stages of childhood, the impact of family and societal crisis on the development of the individual, the normal developmental crises of aging, puberty, career decisions, dating, marriage, parenthood, loss, and death.

This course serves as a mechanism for advanced placement of previous licensed practical nurses. It serves to validate prior learning and update and enhance student knowledge. The course will enable the LPN to integrate the role of LPN to RN by introducing nursing concepts and theories, legal and ethical expectations, and review previous nursing skills. The course introduces the students to the nursing process including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of client needs. The course will also include an introduction to health assessment, care planning, intravenous therapy, and pharmacology. The laboratory portion of this course will review and evaluate nursing procedure competencies. The clinical portion of this course will serve as evaluation of the LPN’s readiness to transition to the role of the registered nursing student.

This course prepares the student with the mathematical skills required for the basic computing functions of various health occupations. Every health care career utilizes mathematical computation and for success in the occupation, the concepts and principles must be learned. This course utilizes the principle of review of previous knowledge while providing the student with new knowledge related to their chosen profession. This course is appropriate for the student who is pursuing a career in the health professions such as pre-nursing, pre-dental, pre-medical assisting, pre-diagnostic, and many others. This course provides a review of mathematical theory and principles including addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of integers and rational numbers with a strong emphasis on decimals, fractions, ratio, proportions, and percents. In addition the course introduces the student to math utilized in accounting and business and medication administration. This course prepares students with a basic understanding of college math needed as the foundation on which to utilize mathematics as required for their chosen profession.

This course is the first in a sequence of two courses that will provide the beginning nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the institution’s nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, and teaching and learning. This course provides opportunities to develop competencies necessary to meet the needs of individuals throughout the lifespan in a safe, legal, and ethical manner using the nursing process. Students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing. The role of the nurse as a member of the health care team is emphasized. Students are introduced to the concepts of client needs, safety, communication, teaching/learning, critical thinking, ethical-legal, cultural diversity, nursing history, and the program’s philosophy of nursing. Additionally, this course introduces psychomotor nursing skills needed to assist individuals in meeting basic human needs. Skills necessary for maintaining microbial, physical, and psychological safety are introduced along with skills needed in therapeutic interventions. At the conclusion of this course, the student should demonstrate competency in performing basic nursing skills for individuals with common health alterations.

This course, as the first nursing medical/surgical course, will provide the beginning nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the EOC nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to alterations in homeostasis and oxygenation. This course prepares the student with the knowledge of basic client needs and provides opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons in a variety of environments. The nursing process provides the basic organizational framework for determining the client’s needs and providing the appropriate nursing care. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and a safe effective care environment, the course content includes the discussion of alterations in health across the lifespan including content in the cardiovascular, respiratory, hemopoietic system, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, renal, fluid and electrolytes, acid-base balance, and endocrine system regulation.

This course in leadership is the first of two courses that will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the EOC nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to the role of the nurse as leader and as nursing team member. This course prepares the student with the knowledge of basic client needs and provides opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons in a variety of environments. The nursing process provides the basic organizational framework for determining the client’s needs and providing the appropriate nursing care. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and provision of a safe effective care environment, the course content includes discussion of current issues surrounding the profession of nursing, care of the critically ill person, and the transition from student to professional nurse through experience in leadership and responsibility for the care of a group of clients. Clinical experiences will include roles as both team member and team leader in various environments and, as available, team member in critical care.

This course in leadership is the first of two courses that will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the institution’s nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to the role of the nurse as leader and as nursing team member. This course prepares the student with the knowledge of basic client needs and provides opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons in a variety of environments. The nursing process provides the basic organizational framework for determining the client’s needs and providing the appropriate nursing care. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and provision of a safe effective care environment, the course content includes the discussion of moral, ethical, and legal issues surrounding the profession of nursing, the person, family, and community, and the transition from student to professional nurse through a preceptorship experience.

This community nursing service project gives the student nurse an opportunity for professional growth and development through service to a community in need. This project provides the nursing student with an increased understanding of the needs of the community and provides them with an opportunity to see and evaluate their own efforts to help. The project provides an opportunity for application of the content from NUR 204 Professional Development and Leadership to a specific population within the larger community. The student will gain a better understanding of one of the available community resources that provides care to the person/family/group within the community, in the home, in the community based clinic, or through other community resources.

This course in maternal nursing will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the EOC nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to nursing care of the child bearing family. This course prepares the student with the knowledge of basic client needs and provides opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons in a variety of environments. The nursing process provides the basic organizational framework for determining the client's needs and providing the appropriate nursing care. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and a safe effective care environment, the course content includes the discussion of alterations in health across the lifespan including content in male and female reproduction, human growth and development from conception through adulthood, family dynamics, and psychosocial and physiological aspects of the family.

This course in pediatric nursing will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the EOC nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as the relate to nursing care of the child. This course prepares the student with the knowledge of basic client needs and provides opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons in a variety of environments. The nursing process provides the basic organizational framework for determining the client’s needs and providing the appropriate nursing care. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and a safe effective care environment, the course content includes the discussion of alterations in health throughout the life of children, from infancy through adolescence, family dynamics, and psychosocial and physiological aspects of the family.

This course, as the second nursing medical/surgical course, will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the EOC nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to alterations in neurological, musculoskeletal, and/or neuroendocrine health of the person. This course prepares the student with the knowledge of basic client needs and provides opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons in a variety of environments. The nursing process provides the basic organizational framework for determining the client’s needs and providing the appropriate nursing care. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and provision of a safe effective care environment, the course content includes the discussion of alterations in health across the lifespan including content in the, neurological, musculoskeletal, and/or neuroendocrine systems.

This course will assist the nursing student in developing an understanding of the study of nursing through the discussion of the EOC nursing philosophy and core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to alterations in physiological, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of the person. In this course the student will provide care to the total patient based on the previous content and including the content of this course. This course prepares the student with the knowledge of basic client needs and provides opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons in a variety of environments. The nursing process provides the basic organizational framework for determining the client’s needs and providing the appropriate nursing care. In addition to health promotion and maintenance and provision of a safe effective care environment, the course content includes the discussion of alterations in health across the lifespan and the physiological and psychological needs of the client with alterations in both physical and psychosocial health. Students will care for clients in both medical surgical units and psychiatric units in both acute and long term care as available.

This course, although a nursing nutritional course, may be taken as a basic nutrition course for any of the health professions. This course will provide the beginning nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of nutrition from a nursing perspective through the discussion of the core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism in relation to the nutritional health of the person. This course prepares the student with the theory and skills required to administer nursing care to a variety of persons. In addition, the course content includes but is not limited to the discussion and application of basic nutrition, diet therapy, nutritional assessment, care of the client’s nutritional needs through various means including oral, tube, and parenteral access, and application of laboratory values. The skills the student will learn are related to the client’s assessed needs and include but are not limited to recognition of nutritional needs, therapeutic diets, performance of a nutritional assessment, documentation, nursing nutritional care plan, various feeding techniques, and a client nutritional teaching plan.

This course will provide the nursing student with a basic understanding of the study of pharmacology from a nursing perspective through the discussion of the core concepts of person, health, nursing, nursing process, environment, teaching and learning, and professionalism as they relate to the administration of pharmacologic therapies. Content based on client needs will include, but may not be limited to, the safe and effect administration of medications to the client. Specific content will include, but may not be limited to, drug calculations, classifications, dosages, legal aspects of administration and preparation, uses, actions, and side effects of selected drugs in each classification, parenteral administration of crystalloids, colloids, blood products, and client teaching including self-administration of medications.

This course is an introductory course in chemistry and microbiology for LPN Transition students who are planning life/health related careers requiring some familiarization with general, organic, and biochemistry. This course stresses the applications of chemistry to health related careers. Topics of study include the metric system, states of matter, elementary atomic and molecular structure, introduction to inorganic and organic chemistry, the Periodic Table, basic laboratory procedures, and descriptive chemistry as it relates to everyday experiences. The course also includes a basic understanding of microbiology to provide the student with a basic understanding of the effects of the pathogen on normal human tissue including the most common diseases caused by specific pathogens and the usual signs and symptoms produced in the hosts.

Sociology is the study of society, the study of human social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts. Sociology, a social science, uses scientific method to systematically and empirically investigate and critically analyze the information and knowledge about human social structure and activity. Sociology focuses on identifying, explaining, and interpreting patterns and processes of human social relations. The subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to the hostile mob; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of race, gender and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture; and from the sociology of work to the sociology of sports.

Student Success is a comprehensive course designed to enhance student success and retention as well as help the student have greater success in achieving a career in nursing. In this course, students will learn strategies for creating greater academic, professional and personal success. This course emphasizes basic learning principles with a focus on time management, setting learning goals, learning strategies, test preparation, and use of computers in nursing. This course is designed to assist the student in understanding his/her learning style and putting that information into practical use. This course may include selected topics as career planning, study skills, stress management, tutoring, group guidance and other subjects to facilitate student success.