NURSING (LPN TO RN)
Associate of Applied Science

Program of Study

Advanced placement for LPNs is available through the Access in Nursing program. An LPN who qualifies must have completed BIO 1210, Anatomy and Physiology I, PSY 1210, General Psychology, prior to taking NUR 1030, Nursing Transition. The LPN must complete NUR 1030 with a grade of C or better in order to gain advanced placement. Upon successful completion of NUR 1030, the LPN will be given credit for the following Nursing courses:

NUR 1010 Fundamentals of Nursing
NUR 1020 Nursing Concepts & Assessment
NUR 1040 MedicalSurgical Nursing I

The faculty has identified the following Learning Outcomes for all graduates:

• Demonstrate autonomy in completing a physical, psychosocial, spiritual assessment of clients in a variety of health care settings.
• Evaluate normal vs. abnormal assessment findings in clients and their families in a variety of health care settings.
• Implement an individualized, multi-disciplinary plan of care for clients in agencies and in the community.
• Evaluate the educational needs of clients in the promotion, maintenance and restoration of health.
• Practice within the realm of the professional nurse through autonomy and accountability.
• Deliver care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminating manner that is sensitive to the clients cultural diversity.
• Analyze professional, ethical and legal situations within the scope of practice of the registered nurse.
• Adhere to the principles of confidentiality in caring for clients in a variety of health care settings.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary health team members in the management of clients.
• Demonstrate professional communication skills to manage care for clients and families.

Approved by the Ohio Board of Regents 6/15/06
Approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing 6/22/06

Updated 7/25/06