RNUR 2072 - Nursing Trends and Transitions

Academic Division: Nursing (01282)
2 Credit(s)
This course synthesizes the application of the nursing process. Emphasis is placed on the application of knowledge, skills and attitudes needed for the entry level registered nurse within the scope of nursing practice. This course will facilitate the learnerâ€™s transition into an entry-level position as a graduate nurse. Attributes of the graduate nurse are explored, including professional communication, legal and ethical responsibilities, accountability, organizational skills, time management, leadership, and collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Focus is placed on professional issues and trends in nursing that will prepare students to manage client care in the rapidly changing health care environment as well as preparation for the licensure exam. 0 Clinical Hour(s); 0 Cooperative Work Hour(s); 0 Directed Practice Hour(s);

0 Lab Hour(s)

2 Lecture Hour(s);

0 Practicum Hour(s); 0 Seminar Hour(s);

Required Prerequisite Course(s): Pre-requisite(s): RNUR1070 or RNUR1125

Required Concurrent Course(s): Co-requisite(s): RNUR2032 or RNUR2034 or RNUR2052

Required as Prerequisite or Concurrent Course(s): Co-requisite(s): RNUR2032 or RNUR2034 or RNUR2052

College Wide Outcomes

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written	Written VALUE Rubric (Mid-term paper)
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy	Information Literacy VALUE Rubric ( Week 10: Ethical/Legal Quiz)
Quantitative Literacy

Student Learning Outcomes for Course

Outcomes

Assessments – How it is met

& When it is met

Identify methods to promote a successful transition from student to licensed practitioner.
(I, III, VI)

Weekly Discussion Post and Responses/ Quiz

Identify the process and steps to make application for the NCLEX exam as related to the State Board of Nursing and the NCSBN regulations. (I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Online discussion/response

NCLEX and Board of Nursing Applications

Kaplan Diagnostic and Trainer Tests

Final week: Mandatory NCLEX review course attendance

Determine the role of regulatory agencies and quality standards of care in health management and the effect on nursing care. (III)

Weekly Discussion Post and Responses/Quiz

Differentiate between management and leadership, defining the characteristics of an effective manager and an influential leader (III)

Weekly Discussion Post and Responses/Quiz

Mid-term paper on Challenges of healthcare delivery, role of case management, and which model of Nursing works best

Identify key strategies for adaptation to clinical judgment and reasoning for providing safe, efficient and client centered care.
(I, II, IV, V, VI)

Weekly Discussion Post, Responses, Quiz
Presentation on Clinical Judgment & Client Centered Care

Determine the potential teams/management workplace issues that can affect personal health, well - being, and patient care standards.
(I, II, III, VI)

Weekly Discussion Post and Responses/ Quiz

Standard Grading Scale
Undergraduate