NUR121A

Within the framework of transitions theory, the focus is on individuals and families in defined practice settings such as Long Term Care and Medical Surgical Acute Care areas. Included is the situational transition of the individual to the nursing student role, and the patient's admission to and movement within the healthcare system as it relates to health-illness and developmental transitions. Provides the opportunity for the practice of nursing in real and simulated structured situations. Prerequisites: Nursing cohort student; BIO 201; BIO 202; eligible for ENG 101 and MAT 141; LNA or L.P.N. licensure from the Arizona State Board of Nursing. Corequisite: NUR126.