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Jun 16, 2024
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NU 4870 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice I1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits
Course Description
This course is the first in a two-course series that focuses on the student transition into the role of professional nurse following graduation. Emphasis is placed on examining regulatory bodies that govern nursing practice, professional portfolio development, preparation for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and transition into the professional role. (prereq: senior clinical placement)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Analyze ANA Scope of Practice and Standard of Care in transition to professional practice (Level 4, Professional Role)
- Analyze ANA Code of Ethics and transition to professional practice (Level 4, Professional Role).
- Discuss professional role in relation to State Nurse Practice Act (Level 4, Professional Role).
- Discuss legal aspects of transition to professional role (Level 4, Professional Role).
- Develop and reflect on a comprehension self-assessment and action plan related to NCLEX preparation (Level 4, Critical Thinking).
- Develop a professional portfolio (Level 4, Professional Role).
- Evaluate options for post-graduation educational enhancement (Level 4, Professional Role).
Prerequisites by Topic
Course Topics
- Licensure Issues
- Regulatory Issues
- State Statute
- Nurse Practice Act
- National Council of State Boards of Nursing
- ANA Code of Ethics
- ANA Standards of Care
- Learning Assessment
- NCLEX Test Preparation and review.
Coordinator
Renee Wenzlaff
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