PN 890 - Transition to Practice for the Practical Nurse

120 Clock Hours, 0 Credits, 120 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 0 lab periods

This module follows all previous modules offered in the Practical Nursing program, and is designed to assist the student in the transition from school to work. This module includes the role of the board of nursing, scope of practice for the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), leadership, the employment process, community nursing services, cultural diversity, alternative therapies, malpractice issues, and stress management, IV medications and central line dressing changes and flushes. The application process for the licensure by the Arizona State Board of Nursing (ASBN) and preparation for the National Council Licensure Examination-Practical Nurse (NCLEX-PN) examination is also covered.

Course Learning Outcomes

[Leadership] Implement the behaviors and processes that facilitate the achievement of shared goals within nursing practice and the healthcare environment.
[Teamwork and Collaboration] Collaborate with the health care team to provide safe and quality of care.
[Professionalism] Demonstrate professional behaviors and standards of practice for the Practical Nurse including scope of practice.
[Communication] Develop successful verbal and written skills for career preparation as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
[Evidence-Based Practice] Utilize evidence-based concepts of nursing practice across the health care continuum to ensure quality patient-centered care.
[Informatics] Utilize technology and information management tools to support clinical practice and document patient care.
[Patient-Centered Care] Integrate basic principles of consensus building and conflict resolution.
[Quality Improvement] Analyzes data to monitor the outcomes of care processes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems.
[Safety] Models behaviors to minimize risk of harm to patients and providers.
[Systems-Based Practice] Participate in identifying system errors.