NURS 260 - Application to RN Practice

Credit(s): 1
Contact Hours: 3

This course provides students the opportunity to (a) synthesize previous knowledge and skills, (b) develop new knowledge and skills for the management of client care in a dynamically changing healthcare system and (c) reflect on their learning achievements throughout their nursing education. Students will realize the 8 educational outcomes of the nursing program by participation in simulation, live seminars and development of a professional practice portfolio integrating the concepts of practice, process and professionalism. Emphasis will be placed on the NCLEX-RN blueprint of professional nursing concepts. Students will demonstrate competency in basic R.N. skills within the lab/simulation environment and incorporate this competency in providing safe, effective, evidence-based, quality nursing care to client’s across the lifespan and the health and wellness continuum. Prerequisite: Officially accepted into the A.D.N. Program and following the required sequence of courses.