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Transitions in Nursing RNSG 1352
7 CreditsWeekly Contact Hours: Lecture - 7 Lab 2 - 0 Lab 3 - 0
Pre-requisite(s): None
Co-requisite(s): RNSG 1355, 1365
The practical nursing transition course allows the student who has successfully obtained an unrestricted Georgia practical nursing license to continue their education in nursing by achieving an Associate of Science in Nursing Degree. This course is designed to provide the practical nurse with a comprehensive knowledge of professional nursing, the nursing process, health promotion, illness prevention practices, basic care of the adult and older adult population, and the responsibilities and challenges of the role of associate degree nursing. The focus of this course is on ethics and values, cultural diversity, safety, communication, collaboration, documentation, the nursing process, critical thinking, and patient teaching. Students are required to use components of health assessment to complete a head-to-toe physical assessment. This theory course must be successfully completed with a minimum grade of 70 percent.
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The information in this College Catalog and Student Handbook accurately reflects current policies and procedures at the time of publication. Students are admitted to the College under and are subject to the provisions of the WGTC Catalog and Student Handbooks for the term they initially enroll. Students in all programs are admitted under and are subject to the provisions of the College Catalog and Student Handbook and applicable addendums for the term they are admitted to the program at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. If for any reason a break in enrollment occurs, students must reapply and satisfy the College Catalog and Student Handbook requirements for the term of their re-entry to any program. The provisions of this catalog are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the student. The College reserves the right to change any provision or requirement at any time.
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