NURS 475 - Transition into the Nursing Profession (5)

Prerequisites: NURS 215, NURS 220, NURS 225, NURS 230, NURS 235, NURS 240, NURS 265, NURS 310, NURS 315, NURS 320, NURS 330, NURS 335, NURS 340, NURS 375, NURS 425, NURS 435, NURS 440, NURS 450
Corequisite: NURS 430, NURS 455, NURS 460
This course will prepare students to take the NCLEX-RN exam, as well as transition them to professional nursing practice. The application of NCLEX principles and concepts will be utilized preparing the student for success on NCLEX. Students will develop individualized NCLEX-RN study plans designed to assist them to complete NCLEX Prep practice exams. Students will perform analysis of their practice exam results to determine areas of the NCLEX test plan needing improvement. Additionally, students will be required to participate in laboratory practice-setting activities to enhance their critical thinking skills related to professional nursing practice. This course includes four credit hours of theory (60 clock-hours) and one credit hour of Lab (15 clock-hours).