NURS 2350 - Competency for Entry into Practice

Three (2 theory; 1 lab) credit hours.

The focus of this course is to support the transition to the practice of nursing through the synthesis of knowledge. Students will demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the program competencies of patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement, and informatics. The competencies will be demonstrated within a structured preceptor supervised practicum, during a practical management experience, and/or during an interdisciplinary simulation-based learning experience. A comprehensive review will support student readiness for the NCLEXRN examination. Five weeks.

Prerequisites: NURS 2410; NURS 2420: CHEM 1400 or CHEM 1402 or CHEM 1405.

Prerequisite/Concurrent: NURS 2550 , BIOL 2401