Sumner College Catalog

TERM 12 NCL470 NCLEX-RN® PREPARATION III Prerequesites: All program courses excluding NUR444 and NUR446; Corequisites: NUR444, NUR446 Credits: 3.0 / Course Hours: 30

The purpose of this course is to provide a comprehensive review of nursing content identified in the current National council licensure examination for registered nurses (NCLEX-RN). The NCLEX-RN is a computerized test developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) to ensure you are a safe practitioner. The course is intended to provide valuable study tools and test-taking strategies of complex NCLEX-RN type questions. Awareness of what to expect and areas needing further development as well as confidence of success on the NCLEX exam is promoted.

NUR444 Nursing Research for Evidence-Based Practice Prerequisite: MAT309, NUR120 Credits: 5.0 / Course Hours: 50

The course is an introduction to nursing research and the application of research evidence into nursing practice. The research process and research methodologies are reviewed. Critical analysis of research studies and application of research findings to practice are examined to develop an evidence-based nursing practice. Ethical aspects of nursing research including the protection of research subjects are studied.

NUR446 Baccalaureate Generalist Nursing Practice Prerequisite: NUR120, NUR322, NUR324, NUR326, NUR332, NUR434, NUR436 Credits: 7.0 / Course Hours: 150

This course reviews and solidifies the role of the baccalaureate generalist nurse. Students will reflect on the history as well as the future of nursing, the roles of the professional nurse, and theories and concepts of professional nursing practice. A practicum provides the opportunity to apply theories and concepts learned throughout the program in the implementation of the role of the baccalaureate generalist nurse. The role will be implemented, applied and evaluated through the guidance of nursing faculty and nurse mentors. By the conclusion of the course students will show mastery of the program student learning outcomes.

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