NURSE 259 - Transition into the RN Role

    Recent Professors
    Suarez, AlyssaPieretti, Allison
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    20 students
    Difficulty
    6.1Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    2
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    The focus of this course is on nursing knowledge and skills that the LVN/LPN PT needs to transition into the role of Registered Nurse (RN). Content includes the nursing process, the Roy Adaptation Model, LVN/LPN and PT role transition expectations, assessment of physical and psychosocial adaptations, pharmacology, medication administration and clinical nursing skills. Emphasis is on critical thinking in the clinical setting as it applies to nursing practice.
    Usually Held
    Wed 2:00pm–5:05pm