American Samoa Community College MOODLE
15 Week Session
Nursing Transition is an intensive technical skill and writing course. It is the initial course that exposes the returning Licensed Practical Nurse or continuing student to the second year of the nursing program the emphasis is placed on the professional role of the registered nurse and expanded use of the nursing process. The course further focuses on the use of evidence-based nursing practice to assist patients meet the needs related to alterations or in maintaining wellness of biological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural functioning. Knowledge of basic nursing skills and administration of medication will be assessed under the supervision of the faculty. Students will be supervised by their instructor with a ratio of 6:1 at all clinical sites. Students must pass all nursing math, theory and clinical components in order to pass the course and continue to the next semester. (Note: 3 lecture credits, 2 clinical laboratory credits)
Nursing Transition is an intensive technical skill and writing course. It is the initial course that exposes the returning Licensed Practical Nurse or continuing student to the second year of the nursing program the emphasis is placed on the professional role of the registered nurse and expanded use of the nursing process. The course further focuses on the use of evidence-based nursing practice to assist patients meet the needs related to alterations or in maintaining wellness of biological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural functioning. Knowledge of basic nursing skills and administration of medication will be assessed under the supervision of the faculty. Students will be supervised by their instructor with a ratio of 6:1 at all clinical sites. Students must pass all nursing math, theory and clinical components in order to pass the course and continue to the next semester. (Note: 3 lecture credits, 2 clinical laboratory credits)
The course focuses on the basic principles involved in drug therapy. Drugs will be approached in terms of their mechanisms of action and drug effects, indications, contraindications, side effects, and adverse effects, toxicity and management of overdose, interactions, dosages, idiosyncrasies, toxicities, and clinical applications. The effect of drugs on the various bodily systems will be explored and applied to patient care situations. (Note: 4 lecture credits)
- Teacher: Sylvia Tauiliili