NP 275 - LPN Practical Experience

This is the final clinical course, where the student will utilize nursing skills and clinical judgement to perform safe, moral, quality, and prudent patient care in the health care system. The role of the practical nurse is stressed in physiology, pathophysiology, and psychosocial context as it relates to the care of patients. The course will assist in the personal and professional development needed to transition from student to practical nurse. Semester Credit Hours: 3.00 Contact Hours: 0/0/135/135 Clinical Contact Hours: 135.00. Prerequisite: NP 235 Medical Surgical Nursing II for LPNs . Corequisite: NP 280 Preparation for NCLEX-PN (NP 275 must be successfully completed prior to NP 280 or taken concurrently with NP 280).