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Dec 26, 2024
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NU 4880 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice II1 lecture hours 0 lab hours 1 credits Course Description This course is the second in a two-course series that focuses on the student transition into the role of professional nurse following graduation. Emphasis is placed on preparation for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam and reflection on growth and development as a professional. (prereq: NU 4870 ) Course Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Identify deficits and gaps in nursing knowledge and skills and develop a remediation plan to promote academic success (Level 4, Critical Thinking)
- Reinforce techniques that strengthen test-taking strategies and promote psychological readiness for NCLEX-RN examination (Level 4, Critical Thinking)
- Formulate a comprehensive action plan to promote success on NCLEX-RN licensure exam through self-critique of academic achievement, clinical experiences, faculty feedback, and scores on standardized assessments (Level 4, Critical Thinking)
- Complete a second standardized assessment that predicts one’s probability of passing NCLEX-RN licensure exam and interpret results (Level 4, Critical Thinking)
- Demonstrate a pattern of personal responsibility, professionalism, and accountability for life-long learning (Level 4, Professional Role)
- Evaluate options and opportunities for post-graduation educational enhancement (Level 4, Professional Role)
- Discuss selected current topics and concepts in nursing practice (Level 4, Professional Role)
Prerequisites by Topic Course Topics
- NCLEX mastery application
- Health promotion and maintenance
- Physiological adaptation
- Management of care
- Safety and infection control
- Hot topics
- Health care conversations, new graduate expectations/transition to practice
- NCLEX predictor exam
Coordinator Dr. Renee Wenzlaff
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