Bridging the gap between the role of LPN and basic nursing practice as an RN. Focus is on recognition of adaptive human responses versus ineffective responses related to the physiologic mode of human adaptive systems. The RAM nursing process is utilized for delivery of basic nursing care for human persons focusing on the adaptive/ineffective responses of the identified physiologic mode needs. Builds upon knowledge acquired in study of anatomy, physiology, and developmental psychology. In addition to the classroom and campus laboratory, clinical learning experiences occur in community and hospital settings with adults. Prerequisite: Admission into the LPN-RN program. Pre- or Co-requisite: BIOL 261 and BIOL 262, PSYC 221.