NURS 240 - Orientation to Professional Nursing

Lecture - Lab - Credit Hours: .5-0-.5
This course is designed for the collegiate licensed practical nurse, introducing the student to the philosophy and organization of the Joliet Junior College Associate’s Degree in Nursing curriculum. Emphasis is given to basic needs of human beings and the nursing process. This course incorporates an orientation to the nursing computer lab.Prerequisite: Successful completion of an Illinois collegiate LPN program within the past 5 years and/or the approval of the Chairman of the department of Nursing. The following courses may be required based on student’s transcript evaluation:ENG 101 , PSYC 101 , BIO 250 , BIO 251 , HEAL 109 , and PSYC 215 .