NURS 267 - RN Capstone

Credit(s): 3
Contact Hours: 9

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 across the healthcare continuum in a dynamically changing healthcare environment; (c) reflect on their learning achievements throughout their nursing education; and (d) hone their mastery of nursing knowledge to adequately prepare for successful passage of the NCLEX-RN. Students will fully realize the 8 educational outcomes of the nursing program by participation in simulation, lab and clinical activities; as well as, through attending live seminars and development of an individualized remediation plan to prepare for the NCLEX-RN, based upon HESI Exit and specialty exam performance. Emphasis will be placed on the NCLEX-RN blueprint of professionals nursing concepts and competencies. Students will demonstrate appropriate knowledge of established professional nursing standards, guidelines, and competencies within the lab, simulation and clinical environments and incorporate same in the delivery of safe, effective, evidence-based, quality nursing care to clients across the life-span and the healthcare continuum. Admission to the Registered Nursing Program 370 or 372, “C” or better in BIOL 276 , NURS 144 and NURS 246 or “C” or better in BIOL 276 , NURS 254 and NURS 256 . To complete the degree requirement for this course you must maintain a grade of ‘C’ or better.” to the catalog description.