2022-2023 College Catalog

NURS 261 RN to B.S. Transition Seminar

Focuses on the process of transitioning into baccalaureate education. Emphasis is on refining communication and assessment skills, information literacy, college level writing, critical thinking, professional practice, political advocacy, cultural competency, and therapeutic nursing interventions. Nursing process, nursing research, and nursing theory are addressed. Assessment/intervention skills for the individual and family within the community are included. Physical Assessment skills are reviewed and assessed. In the case of inactive or inexperienced RNs a clinical experience may be required to validate the basic acute care abilities expected of an RN. Offered Fall semester only. For RNs only.

Credits

3