NURS 172 - Transition to Professional Nurse Practice

    Recent Professors
    Linda Macias
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024
    Class Size
    42–46 students
    Credits
    2
    Prerequisite
    NURS 167 and NURS 166 .
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of NURS 172
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course facilitates the transition of the student to the role of a professional nurse in the microsystem of a work unit. Emphasis is placed on the role transition from student nurse to new graduate RN, management concepts, as well as developing the skills of delegation, conflict management, and leadership. Legal and ethical issues are discussed with a focus on personal accountability and responsibility. Clinical experiences provide the student the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts while functioning in a leadership role during direct patient care and non direct care.
    Usually Held
    Mon 11:00am–12:00pm, Mon 11:10am–12:10pm