NURS 149 - Advanced Placement in Nursing

2.5 units
2 hours lecture, 1.5 hours lab
Prerequisite: NURS 144 and NURS 146 and MEDT 1 with a minimum grade of C in prerequisites
Enrollment Limitation: Students must be admitted into the Nursing Program and students must have completed the Readiness Assessment Test - ATI Test of Essential Academic Skills (ATI-TEAS) with the state recommended passing score.
Credit, degree applicable
Transfer CSU

This course introduces the Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurses (LVN/LPN) and transfer students from accredited nursing programs to concepts of nursing as they apply to the El Camino College Nursing Program. Students will become familiar with the four domains of care which include patient, professional nursing, health and illness, and the healthcare environment. Emphasis will be on the role of the nurse as it relates to professional identity and caregiving. Core competencies will include communication, safety, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice. Course discussion will focus on transitioning to the professional nursing role and the impact of legal and ethical boundaries on health care delivery. Students will practice and demonstrate competency in basic nursing skills.