NUR-242 Concept Synthesis
This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and integrate program concepts to develop strategies for success as a professional nurse. Includes preparing the student for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN®).
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Course Outline
Course Description
This course provides students with the opportunity to synthesize and integrate program concepts to develop strategies for success as a professional nurse. Includes preparing the student for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nursing (NCLEX-RN®).
Credit Hours
2Semester(s) Course Will Be Offered
Fall, Spring
Prerequisites
NUR-231, NUR-232, and NUR-233
Corequisites
NUR-241 and NUR-243
Course Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyze program concepts as a strategy for successful transition to professional practice.
- Create a professional portfolio with evidence that supports progression toward end-of-program student outcomes.
- Develop a personal plan outlining a strategy that prepares the student for success on the NCLEX.
Topic Outline
- 1. Patient-centered care
- a. All concepts will be examined
- b. EPSLOs
- 2. Safety
- a. NPSGs and core measures related to Health Concepts IV
- b. Quality improvement
- 3. Clinical judgment
- a. Clinical judgment model scenarios
- b. Urgent and emergent care
- c. EBP
- d. Prioritization
- 4. Professionalism
- a. Licensure
- i. NCSBN
- ii. NYSED
- iii. Office of the Professions
- b. NCLEX success strategies
- c. Transition to practice
- 5. Teamwork and collaboration
- a. Management of care
- b. Delegation
- c. Emergency preparedness
- d. Disaster planning