Aug 06, 2026  
2026-2027 SCC Catalog 
    
2026-2027 SCC Catalog

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:
  • Textbooks, Lab Supplies

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:
  1. Apply the nursing process to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care with an emphasis on critical thinking and clinical judgment.
  2. Demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills with patients, families, and members of the interprofessional healthcare team.
  3. Utilize evidence-based practice and current clinical guidelines to inform nursing interventions and decision-making.
  4. Examine ethical, legal, and professional standards as they relate to RN practice, including accountability, advocacy, and delegation.
  5. Identify and apply leadership and management principles appropriate to the RN role, including prioritization and supervision of care.
  6. Integrate concepts of patient safety, quality improvement, and culturally competent care into nursing practice.
  7. Develop a personal plan for professional growth and lifelong learning as a Registered Nurse.
  8. Reflect on the transition from LPN to RN, including challenges, role identity, and strategies for successful adaptation.
  9. 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


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2026-2027