Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits2PrerequisiteA current, active California LVN license in good standing. Admission to the Nursing Program. Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course is designed to prepare the licensed vocational nurse for entry into an associate degree nursing program. This course focuses on the theory and application of concepts of critical thinking, physical assessment, nursing process, disease process, and nursing skills for the care of medical-surgical, pediatric, and obstetric patients. A variety of experiences are used to broaden nursing knowledge and skills to encompass the scope of practice of the Registered Nurse. These experiences may include verbal discussion of various patient care scenarios, evolving patient case studies, simulations, and National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) practice questions. This course is offered on a Pass/No Pass basis only. 