NURS 225 - Practical Nursing Concepts

Number of Credits: 5
Facilitate entry to the licensed practical nursing role. Model the role of a novice practical nurse with supervision and guidance from faculty and a licensed practical nurse in a long-term care facility. Sixty hours of lecture and forty-five hours of clinical experience each semester. Additional $207 fee required.(Summer)Schedule varies by week. Five Credits. Five billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): NURS 131, NURS 132, NURS 133, NURS 140.

Course Outcomes: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Contribute to the nursing process as part of the healthcare team.
Assimilate into the profession of practical nursing.
Provide patient-centered care.