ADNR - 2175 Transition to Nursing Practice

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of the first three (3) semesters of the traditional AD-N program or successful completion of the first semester of the Advanced Placement (AP) program
Co-requisite(s): ADNR-2124, ADNR-2134, ADNR-2134L, ADNR-2151, and ADNR-2151L
This theory/lab/clinical course focuses on advancing the student’s understanding of the roles and responsibilities of the registered nurse as a member of society, the nursing profession, and the interdisciplinary team in complex healthcare environments. The course emphasizes integration of leadership, communication, collaboration, management, and teaching/learning principles with knowledge from prior coursework to enrich clinical reasoning skills. Topics include historical perspectives; legal, ethical, and bioethical issues; quality management; nursing informatics; evidence-based practice; transition from novice to expert; continuing education and career development as applied in clinical practice and personal plans for development.

Credits: 3.5
Lecture Classroom Hours: 22.5
Practicum/Clinical/Recitation Hours: 90