CONCEPTS FOR NURSING PRACTICE CAPSTONE

2.0 HR. (OC) Prerequisite: Concurrently enrolled in RNRS 217. This course is designed to prepare the nursing student to transition to professional nursing practice. This course will focus on professional nursing and health care concepts that will further develop the student for role of professional nurse. Emphasis will be on professional development, leadership, evidence, health care quality, care coordination, and health policy. This course will focus on preparation for NCLEX-RN licensing examination by reviewing concepts for nursing practice, NCLEX-RN test plan, assessment of knowledge deficits, and development of individual success strategy plans based on results of previous specialty HESI exams and HESI comprehensive exit exam. The application of NCLEX principles and concepts will be utilized preparing the student for success on NCLEX. Apply knowledge, skills and attitudes learned throughout the curriculum and demonstrate understanding of critical concepts required for entry level into professional nursing. Two lecture hours per week.