Nursing Transition is an intensive technical skill and writing course. It is the initial course that exposes the returning Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) 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 and functions of clinical judgment. 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. A safe practice of faculty to student ratio is 1:5 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)