NURS 203 LPN Bridge Course
presents the philosophy of Associate Degree Nursing and provides the nursing knowledge and clinical skills from
NURS 112, 152, and 155 that allow the transition of LPNs into the Associate Degree Nursing program. The class is conducted in three modules. Module I focuses on the nursing process, critical thinking, the teaching and learning process, physical assessment, fluid and electrolytes, acid base, and transition from the LPN to RN role. Module II focuses on the management of the chronically ill adult patient. Module III focuses on the management of the psychiatric patient and corresponding modalities. Upon successful completion of this course and payment of the appropriate fee for credit by advanced placement, the student will receive credits for
NURS 112,
NURS 152, and
NURS 155. This course is applicable toward all certificates and degrees (credit hours 6.0, lecture hours 6.0).
Prerequisite
admission to LPN-Bridge Program