Transition to Professional Nursing Practice (NUR 218)

Building upon integrated concepts of nursing, this course focuses on applying and utilizing skills needed to prepare the student for transition to professional nursing practice. Students will demonstrate ongoing independence in skills, Decision-making and problem-solving in a structured, controlled environment. Emphasis will be placed on working in a collaborative team setting, demonstration of professional communication and application of professional standards in the management of client centered care. This course is subject to a course fee.

Prerequisites

The following courses must be taken prior to this course
NUR 215 Concepts of Nursing IV: Caring for the Adult Client with Complications associated with Acute and Chronic Illnesses with a minimum grade of C within 1 year
NUR 216 - Concepts of Nursing V: Clinical Decision Making with a minimum grade of C within 1 year
SOC 101 - Introduction to Sociology with a minimum grade of C

Corequisites

The following courses must be taken along side this course
Any Aesthetic Sensibility course (THA*105 or THA*114 recommended). May be taken prior or during course.
NUR 217- Concepts of Nursing VI: Caring for the Client across the Lifespan Experiencing Life-threatening Health Care Needs
All clinical requirements must be completed, uploaded and approved through CastleBranch to be eligible to take this course.
Term Location Sections Available
2024 Summer Semester - 14 Week Sections
Blue Bell
2024 Fall Semester - 15 Week Sections
Blue Bell