Registered Nursing - Southwest Texas Junior College

Registered Nursing from Southwest Texas Junior College is a Campus Associate Registered Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. Purpose This program is designed to admit practicing licensed vocational nurses (LVNs) and provide: dynamic, interactive classroom information; simulation experiences to enhance clinical capabilities; simulation scenarios to test clinical expertise; and supervised clinical experiences to complete associate degree nursing requirements necessary to become a registered nurse (RN). This transition program is designed to prepare graduates to practice in a complex and ever-changing health care environment. Preparation for practice will be evidence-based theoretical knowledge followed by structured, supervised clinical practice. This educational process will develop the student as an active participant and through the use of innovative teaching approaches, foster a safe, collaborative and interactive educational environment. The professional standards of care in nursing will provide the foundation for the development of critical thinking skills, clinical judgment, ethical reasoning and therapeutic communication skills. Designated curriculum, integrated with global issues, evidence-based practice, and pathophysiologic concepts, will insure that graduates will be able to actively participate in society as educated, culturally astute and socially responsible individuals. Functioning within a multi-disciplinary health care team requires diversity and compassion in traditional and/or non-traditional health care environments serving clients across the life span. The program leads to an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Degree and can be completed in one calendar year. Upon successful completion of the program, the graduate is eligible to apply to write the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Program Objectives/Outcomes Upon completion of the LVN to RN transition program, the graduate will function within the roles and responsibilities of the Associate Degree nurse and be able to: Implement the standards of care as designated by the Texas Board of Nursing for the State of Texas in a variety of health care settings. Utilize critical thinking, evidence-based practice and cultural diversity knowledge and skill when planning, implementing and evaluating patient care across the life-span. Engage in continuous improvement of cognitive, psychomotor and psychotherapeutic abilities necessary to comprehensively assess and provide safe and effective nursing care. Demonstrate caring behaviors and utilize teaching strategies that promote recovery from illness and the practice of long-term health principles. Communicate and work effectively with patients, family members and the multidisciplinary health care team. Demonstrate ethical and legal principles as a member of the interdisciplinary health care team. Maintain competence as a registered nurse through self evaluation, peer review and continued education. Continue to develop as an accountable and responsible member of the nursing profession. View more details on Southwest Texas Junior College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Registered Nurse courses.