PNUR 172 Transition to Professional Nursing Practice
Students will focus on preparing for professional practice by learning the licensure process in Washington State including preparation for NCLEX as well as writing resumes and interviewing for a job. This course will provide students with an opportunity to discuss and apply the legal and ethical framework of nursing practice. Students will discuss nurse's role as a leader and review delegation process.
Cross Listed Courses
This course will be offered for both the part time and full time options in PN program.
Prerequisite
Successful completion of the first two quarters of the full time program courses and the first 5 quarters of the part time program courses.
Outcomes
- Describe the Nurse Practice Act and its relation to the LPN scope of practice and the role of the LPN in the health care environment.
- Develop a plan for maintaining licensure through professional development activities and membership in professional organizations.
- Discuss criminal vs civil law, competence, malpractice and whistle blowing and how they apply to the LPN in the health care environment and practice.
- Describe the requirements for obtaining an LPN license in the state of Washington and develop an NCLEX success plan.
- Describe principles of delegation and professional communication and collaboration in the variety of health care settings.
Area of Study:
Career Education
Instructional Mode:
Web-enhanced, In-person