NURS 454 - Transition Into Professional Nursing

6 credits
15 hours per week. 3 lecture hours. 12 practicum hours.

This course helps the student integrate all aspects of the nursing curriculum in preparation for transitioning from student to professional nurse. The focus is on issues related to the student transitioning to actual nursing practice. Students are guided in a review of nursing content and a final comprehensive exam in preparation for the NCLEX-RN® exam. The clinical component will provide students with an opportunity to further demonstrate competencies consistent with program outcomes and to refine their
care practice skills including establishing priorities and applying leadership principles. Students will collaborate with faculty in choosing a care setting, planning and organizing a learning experience and practicing professional nursing in a safe and effective manner.

Prerequisite(s) NURS 300, NURS 301, NURS 305, NURS 310, NURS 350, NURS 353, NURS 354, NURS 360, NURS 401, NURS 403, NURS 405, NURS 409 completed with grades of “C” or higher
Co-Requisite(s) NURS 407 and NURS 453
Offered (FALL/SPRING)