Completion of all requirements for advanced placement into the ADN program to include NSC 113 and MAT 102; except BIO 111; National League for Nursing Mobility Test with score at the 68th percentile or better; State of Illinois approved pharmacology course or equivalent; clinical experience as an LPN in health care setting for at least 6 months within last 3 years.

Course assists the LPN in understanding the comprehensive role of the registered nurse as specified by the philosophy and curriculum of the Oakton Community College Associate Degree Nursing Program. Content provides learning experiences to evaluate and enhance the LPN’s knowledge of nursing concepts and performance of nursing skills. Clinical experience provides opportunities to demonstrate theoretical knowledge in selected areas.

Upon completion of the NUR 153 the student is prepared to:            
            1.         Through discussion, analyze the philosophy and conceptual framework of the Oakton 
                        Community College Associate Degree Nursing Degree Program.
            2.         Compare and contrast differences in the role responsibilities of the licensed practical
                        and registered nurse.
            3.         Utilize available technology and resources to assist with the transition from practical
                        nurse to registered nursing student.
            4.         Describe the relationship between critical thinking and the nursing process.
            5.         Apply the nursing process to selected case studies.
            6.         Discuss selected legal issues that could affect nursing activities.
            7.         Utilize the nursing process to formulate a client teaching plan.
            8.         Identify communication strategies that enhance effective communications.
            9.         Discuss nursing actions that support the American Nurses Associated Code of Ethics.
            10.       Demonstrate ability to complete selected nursing assessments and skills.

Students and employees at Oakton Community College are required to demonstrate academic integrity and follow Oakton's Code of Academic Conduct. This code prohibits:

• cheating,
• plagiarism (turning in work not written by you, or lacking proper citation),
• falsification and fabrication (lying or distorting the truth),
• helping others to cheat,
• unauthorized changes on official documents,
• pretending to be someone else or having someone else pretend to be you,
• making or accepting bribes, special favors, or threats, and
• any other behavior that violates academic integrity.

There are serious consequences to violations of the academic integrity policy. Oakton's policies and procedures provide students a fair hearing if a complaint is made against you. If you are found to have violated the policy, the minimum penalty is failure on the assignment and, a disciplinary record will be established and kept on file in the office of the Vice President for Student Affairs for a period of 3 years.
Details of the Code of Academic Conduct can be found in the Student Handbook.

I.        Introduction
            A.        OCC ADN Program Philosophy and Conceptual Framework
            B.        Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
            C.        Erickson's Stages of Development

II.        Role of the Registered Nurse
            A.        Difference between LPN & RN
            B.        Nursing and Advanced Practice Nursing Act, State of Illinois
            C.        ANA Standards of Practice
            D.        Cultural Diversity

III.       The Nursing Process
            A.        Critical Thinking
            B.        Care Planning, Care Mapping
            C.        Collaborative Team Approach

IV.        Selected Nursing Skills of Registered Nurse
            A.        Physical Assessment
            B.        Review of Other Skills
            C.        Review of Dosage Calculations

Lectures, discussion, audiovisuals, computer-assisted instruction, demonstration, guidance of skill practice

1.         Readings as assigned by faculty
2.         Writing: Care plans and reports as assigned
3.         Study guides
4.         Lab practices: independent practice/return demonstration
5.         Computer-assisted instruction

Selected by course faculty.

Two quizzes: 54% (27% ea.)
Teaching Plan: 8%
Patient Care Plan: 10%
Care Mapping: 8%

Written assignments related to readings:
Assignment 1: 10%
Assignment 2: 10%

NOTE: Students must achieve a grade of C or better to pass NUR 153.

1.       The student is expected to be responsible for all the content and nursing skills done in NUR 103 and NUR 104.

2.       Make-up of exam:  The scheduled final exam shall be given during the final week of class.  Anyone who misses an exam may be allowed, at the discretion of the instructor, to take the exam at a later date.           

3.       Incomplete grades: See College Catalog.

4.       Late Assignments:  Written work is a requirement of the course.  Failure to submit completed written assignments constitutes an unsatisfactory grade in the course unless arrangements have been made with the instructor.

5.       Support Services:
                        Learning Center
                        Computer-assisted Instruction
                        Instructional Media Services
                        Advising
                        Health Services
                        Bookstore
                        College Advancement

If you have a documented learning, psychological, or physical disability you may be entitled to reasonable academic accommodations or services. To request accommodations or services, contact the ASSIST office in the Learning Center. All students are expected to fulfill essential course requirements. The College will not waive any essential skill or requirement of a course or degree program.

Oakton Community College recognizes the broad diversity of religious beliefs of its constituencies. The College has embraced a practice of shared responsibility in the event a religious observance interferes with class work or assignments. Students who inform instructors in advance of an intended absence for a major religious observance will not be penalized. The instructor will make reasonable accommodations for students, which may include providing a make up test, altering assignment dates, permitting a student to attend another section of the same course for a class period or similar remedies. Instructors are not responsible for teaching material again. Instructors should inform students of this practice at the beginning of the semester so that arrangements can be made accordingly. Similar consideration is accorded to faculty, staff and administrators and is provided for in their respective contracts.