NURS 203 - Leadership & Transition to Practice

7 Credits

NURS 203 is the final theory course before graduation from the program. Concepts regarding nursing leadership, career management, and licensure preparation (NCLEX-RN examination) are addressed. Content includes evolving legal and ethical issues in nursing and health care, understanding health policy and politics at the local, state, and federal level with patient advocacy contributing to the role of change agent. Students will also prepare for transition to practice and leadership development, by self-evaluating areas of strength and need, creating a professional resume’ and demonstrating successful interview techniques. A Predictor test will be used to assess proficiency and determine areas of need before testing for licensure.

Pre-requisite(s) NURS 202 with minimum GPA of 2.5
Program Admission Required Yes Admitted Program NURS
FeesNT

Quarters Typically Offered
Fall Day
Winter Day
Spring Day

Designed to Serve Third quarter LPN-RN students and sixth quarter RN students
Active Date 20230328T10:34:18

Grading Basis Decimal Grade
Class Limit 28
Contact Hours: Lecture 77
Total Contact Hours 77
Degree Distributions:
ProfTech Course Yes
Restricted Elective Yes
ProfTech Related Instruction

Communications
Safety
Human Relations

Course Outline

Professionalism
- Leadership and management in nursing
- Effective communication/conflict resolution
- Professional organizations
Ethics
- Quality Improvement/Patient Safety
- Legal/ethical issues
Health Care Systems
- Critical pathways
- Health policy
- Political advocacy
- System reform
- Disaster preparedness

Student Learning Outcomes
Summarize development and coordination of care from a multi-disciplinary and patient centered perspective.

Evaluate the role of nursing informatics in health care delivery.

Devise strategies to promote and incorporate cultural respect and responsiveness in health care settings.

Relate the nursing process to leadership and management strategies.

Summarize the role of evidence-based practice in client health promotion and risk reduction practices..

Formulate a plan of professional growth and development through implementation of professional goals.