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NUR 10500 - The Nursing Profession - Quality, Ethics, Legalities, and Policy for Licensed Practical Nurses

(3) This culminating course explores origins and history of nursing and the process of professional development. Emphasis on legal and ethical aspects of health care and skills needed to transition to practice. In addition, concepts of leadership and management within the practical nurse role are emphasized. The course provides both a comprehensive content review and test taking strategies for students preparing to graduate from the PN Program and take NCLEX-PN® Exam. The Client Needs areas from the current NCLEX-PN Test Plan are integrated throughout this course to include Management of Care; Safety and Infection Control; Heath Promotion and Maintenance; Psychosocial Integrity; Basic Care and Comfort; Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies; Reduction of Risk Potential; and Physiological Adaptation. Prerequisite: Admission to the LPN Program. Offered: Fall/Spring.


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