LPN to RN Transitions

Unit I:: The Transition Process Chapter 1 – Lifelong Learning:: Returning to School Chapter 2 – Role Development and Transition Chapter 3 – Adapting to Change Chapter 4 – Transitions Throughout Nursing’s History Chapter 5 - Learning at the ADN Level Chapter 6 – An Individualizing a Plan for Role Transition Unit II:: Core Competencies for Professional Nursing Practice Chapter 7 – Practicing Within Regulatory Frameworks Chapter 8 – Critical Thinking and Clinical Judgement in Nursing UNIT III :: Role Concepts Essential for RN Practice Part A:: Provider of Care Chapter 9 – The Nursing Process:: Assessment and Caring Interventions Chapter 10 – The Nurse as Communicator Chapter 11 – The Nurse as Teacher PART B:: Manager of Care Chapter 12 – Managing Unique Client Care Chapter 13 – Managing Care:: Managing Time, Conflict, and the Nursing Environment PART C:: Member of the Discipline of Nursing Chapter 14 – Professional Responsibilities Chapter 15 – Legal Accountability Chapter 16 – Ethical Issues