NURS 245 Senior Practicum Seminar and NCLEX Prep

4 credits

This is a seminar class that integrates leadership and senior practicum. It covers the transition to practice, preparation for clinical, and information pertinent to your career. There are discussions, time for questions about clinical work, and attention to readiness for the NCLEX.

Prerequisites: NURS 240, NURS 241, and NURS 242

Corequisites: NURS 243 and NURS 244

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Process information regarding transition to practice in a useful and replicable format
Use EBP to create an understanding of clinical challenges
Role model professional interpersonal skills which facilitate and advance teamwork
Identify the relationship between nursing process, problem solving & decision making
Identify strategies for effective communication and dealing with intra and interpersonal conflict
Effectively collaborate and communicate with patient, family, interdisciplinary, systems administration and the wider community
Demonstrate professional behavior and accountability consistent with ethical, legal and facility responsibilities of nursing
Identify current trends in nursing and healthcare
Identify and resolve ethical issues in the workplace
Successfully manage the transition from school to employment as an RN
Participate in all NCLEX review opportunities
Produce evidence that they have studied for the NCLEX
Earn a passing score on the NCLEX

Total Hours: 40 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 40