Role Transitions

Course code NURS 1357

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

This course is designed to assist with the transition of the practicing LPN into the BSN role. Similarities and differences of the two professional groups will be studied and learners will expand on existing theoretical and practical knowledge of all aspects of professional practice. The interrelationship of research, theory, philosophy and practice is examined. Learners will be introduced to frameworks which will assist the LPN through the change of attitudes and beliefs necessary for a LPN to BSN role transition. Common transitions such as health/illness, developmental, organizational transitions and culturally safe care will be examined in the context of current LPN practice and new BSN perspectives.

Prerequisites

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What you will learn

  • Bridges' Transition Theory - Transition Theory in Nursing
    Contemporary Nursing Practice - Scope of RN/LPN
    Evidence-Based Practice
    Introduction to Philosophy in Nursing
    Introduction to and theory of Relational Inquiry
    Issues and Challenges in Modern Nursing Practice
    Interpreting Culture Relationally

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
43139 March 30, 2026
to May 11, 2026
Lecture VCC Broadway Building B See full schedule

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Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.