Nursing Program - Advance Placement/Bridge Course

The purpose of this course is to reduce duplication of content and allow credit for previous learning for paraprofessionals (Licensed Practical Nurses, Licensed Paramedics, and students transferring from another nursing program). This course introduces the nursing process as the organizing framework for the delivery of care to the paraprofessional. The transition of the paraprofessional to the nursing process will begin with the development of critical thinking skills required for professional practice. The holistic healthcare needs of individuals are explored along with common health problems encountered in each age group. Concepts of teaching and learning, and managing care are introduced. Students will acquire knowledge through theory, skills and experience.

This course allows the student with a background in health care to complete the educational requirements for an associate degree in nursing in two semesters instead of the usual four semesters. The paraprofessional is given opportunities to challenge didactic and clinical experiences normally covered in the first two semesters of the nursing program (NUR 101 and NUR 102).

These students will be accepted into NUR 104, which is the Advanced Bridge Course. After successful completion of NUR 104, the students will be placed in NUR 201.

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