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Aug 06, 2026
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NUR 201 - Transition Nursing Lecture Hours: 2 Clinical Hours: 3 Credits: 3
Description: This course facilitates the transition of the practical nurse graduate to the role of the associate degree nursing student
Prerequisite(s): Take ENG 101 , ENG 102 , PSY 201 , BIO 210 , BIO 211 , BIO 225 , BIO 275 , COL 101 or COL 103 , MAT 110 or MAT 120 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite(s): Take NUR 141 . Course Topics:
- Introduction to the RN Role
- Professionalism and Nursing Identity
- Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgment
- The Nursing Process at the RN Level
- Communication and Collaboration
- Leadership, Delegation, and Supervision Preparation for Success in the ADN Program
- Transition Challenges and Strategies
Textbooks: Textbook information can be found on the Chaser’s Bark Shop website Required Materials: Grading System: An overall grade of C or higher is required for transferability.
A = 90 - 100
B = 80 - 89
C = 70 - 79
D = 60 - 69
F = 0 - 59 Student Learning Outcomes:
- Apply the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care with an emphasis on critical thinking and clinical judgment.
- Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, and members of the interprofessional healthcare team.
- Utilize evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines to inform nursing interventions and decision-making.
- Examine ethical, legal, and professional standards as they relate to RN practice, including accountability, advocacy, and delegation.
- Identify and apply leadership and management principles appropriate to the RN role, including prioritization and supervision of care.
- Integrate concepts of patient safety, quality improvement, and culturally competent care into nursing practice.
- Develop a personal plan for professional growth and lifelong learning as a Registered Nurse.
- Reflect on the transition from LPN to RN, including challenges, role identity, and strategies for successful adaptation.
- Demonstrate readiness for advancement into the core RN curriculum through successful completion of transition content and skills.
For SCC Online Courses: If the course you are taking is online, please review the SCC Online Course Policies that include:
- Identity Verification
- Required materials for all online courses
- Mandatory Attendance Requirement
- Orientation and Support
- Proctored Exams
Standard SCC Course Policies: Please review the Standard Course Policies on the following topics:
- Academic Integrity
- Add/Drop period
- Attendance
- Classroom Conduct
- Equal Access
- IT Access
- Online Behavior
- Online Confidentiality
- Services For Students with Disabilities
- Student Concerns
- Student Help Services
- Withdrawals
 Official Course Syllabus 2026-2027
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