NR 108. Nursing Concepts for Advanced Standing

Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Current LPN Kansas licensure, acceptance into the Nursing Program, BI 240 or BI 226 and BI 227, BI 231, BS 160, BS 260, EG 101, MA 135 (or MA 132, MA 133, and MA 134) or above, AH 111, all with a C or better.

This course will enable the student to differentiate the role of the licensed practical nurse (LPN) from the registered nurse (RN). The student will demonstrate cognitive and psychomotor skills necessary to provide patient care across the lifespan. The student will apply concepts associated with Health Promotion (HP) and Altered Health States (AHS) of the newborn, child, adult, and family to the provision of safe, quality care. The student will embrace the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics with all class actions and interactions, demonstrating professional accountability and responsibility.