NRSG 0201

NRSG 0201 - Transitioning to the Role of a Professional Registered Nurse This is the first nursing course in the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) pathway and will build on the knowledge and skills acquired in the student's LPN program. The focus of the course is to support student's transition from LPN to a baccalaureate prepared (BScN). The course introduces students to a concept-based curriculum and foundational concepts of professional RN practice including role and responsibilities, professional RN identity, ethics, and legal issues. Topics such as: scope of practice, standards of nursing practice, code of ethics, entry-level competencies, Nova Scotia College of Nursing (NSCN) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) will be included. Students are introduced to concepts of collaboration, communication, relational practice, informatics, and leadership.