Program Intro
Paramedic to ADN Transition–A45110PB is designed for the Paramedic to complete the ADN program. All general education courses listed are prerequisites to NUR 215. In addition, BIO 275 and PSY 241 are prerequisites to NUR 215. After provisional acceptance into the Paramedic to ADN Program, and upon successful completion of NUR 215 Paramedic/RN Bridge Concepts course, credit will be given for NUR 111, 112, 114, 117, and NUR 211 (25 SHC). A copy of the current unrestricted National and NC certification to practice in NC must be on file in the Registrar’s Office. After successful completion of NUR 215, the student in A45110PB will transition to A45110 major.
Curriculum Preview
SAMPLE COURSES:
- BIO 275 – Microbiology
This covers the principles of microbiology and the impact these organisms have on man and the environment. - HUM 115 – Critical Thinking
This course introduces the use of critical thinking skills in the context of human conflict.
SAMPLE COURSES
- NUR 215 – Paramedic/RN Bridge Concepts
This course is designed to introduce concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing as the Associate Degree in Emergency Medical Science Paramedic transitions to the nursing role. Emphasis is placed on the concepts within each domain including evidenced-based practice, quality improvement, communication, safety, interdisciplinary team, collaboration, clinical decision-making, professional behaviors, informatics, assessment, perfusion, oxygenation, elimination, and cellular regulation.
SAMPLE COURSES:
- NUR 113 – Family Health Concepts
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. - NUR 212 – Health System Concepts
This course is designed to further develop the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing.
SAMPLE COURSES
- NUR 213 – Complex Health Concepts
This course is designed to assimilate the concepts within the three domains of the individual, healthcare, and nursing. Emphasis is placed on the concepts of fluid/electrolytes, metabolism, perfusion, mobility, stress/coping, violence, health-wellness-illness, professional behaviors, caring interventions, managing care, healthcare systems, and quality improvement.
Program Requirements
Applications are accepted from qualified applicants each year beginning in September.
Applications are accepted from qualified applicants each year beginning in September.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Visit the Healthcare and Nursing Admissions page for details on the process and criteria to apply for this program.
Paying for College
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CONNECT WITH US
The Lenoir Community College Associate Degree in Nursing Program holds pre-accreditation status from the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation, located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037, 800-669-1656. Holding pre-accreditation status does not guarantee that initial accreditation by NLN CNEA will be received.
