NSG

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NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

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Semester 3

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

16.5

Credits (max)

16.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

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Semester 4

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

12.5

Credits (max)

12.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

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Semester 4

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

12

Credits (max)

12

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credits

Type

course

Source

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Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

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Source

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Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This is an Exemption by Exam course which is only offered to LPN students in order to determine if the student’s accumulated knowledge is sufficient to be exempted from specific courses in the ASN Program. A passing score of 850 on the exam is needed for a NSG 1021 course exemption. Nursing 1031 course content introduces the learner to the nursing care of the childbearing woman, family, and the neonate through adolescence, and includes nutrition and pharmacology as components within this course. Credits for this course are only offered to LPN after successful completion of the Pediatric / Maternity HESI examination.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

8

Credits (max)

8

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

5

Credits (max)

5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course introduces the second-degree student to the practice of nursing though skill development and simulation. Assessment, clinical reasoning and the application of evidenced based nursing interventions are introduced. Simulations are offered to help students link classroom knowledge with future patient care experiences in clinical environments. Nursing interventions focused on quality and safety are introduced. The student participates in team building to recognize the value interdisciplinary collaboration has on safe and effective care. Use of the electronic medical record is introduced.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Prerequisite

Admission into the ACCEL Nursing Program.

Corequisite

NSG 2000, NSG 2205, NSG 2042, NSG 2053.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Semester 5

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

12

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Total Credits for Program: ASN Curriculum LPN-RN Pathway Semester 1

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

14

Credits (max)

14

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Semester 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

7

Credits (max)

7

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

This course introduces the second-degree student to the profession of nursing and the development of the role of the nurse as clinicians across the spheres of care. The student focuses on the social, physical, psychological and spiritual responses of clients to disease and illness, as well as incorporating strategies for health promotion and disease prevention. The student prepares to use effective communication and clinical reasoning to provide person-centered care, encompassing ethical decision-making and appreciation of human diversity. The application of professional nursing practice standards are expected. The clinical component of this course is NSG 2044.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Prerequisite

Admission into the ACCEL Nursing Program.

Corequisite

NSG 2000, NSG 2015, NSG 2205, NSG 2053.

This course introduces the second-degree student to the clinical nursing care of adults in acute care settings. The student assesses the health status of their patients and become direct care providers for adults from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds. The focus of this clinical experience is on illness and disease management of patients using evidence-based practice, therapeutics, clinical reasoning, thinking and development of clinical judgment. Students assess and manage patient responses to various medical, surgical, and pharmacological interventions. The role of the professional nurse as a creator, coordinator, and provider of care is emphasized. 413 / 615

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course introduces the second-degree student to family-centered child health care. The social, physical, psychological, developmental, ethical, and spiritual responses of children and their families to illness and disease are emphasized, as well as health promotion and disease prevention at each developmental stage. The role of the nurse as advocate, educator, and as an accountable provider of care is discussed. The student will begin to develop in the role of a collaborative interdisciplinary team member. The clinical component of this course is NSG 2054.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

Admission into the ACCEL Nursing Program.

Corequisite

NSG 2000, NSG 2015, NSG 2042, NSG 2205.

This clinical course focuses the second-degree student on providing family-centered nursing care to children in acute care settings. Clinical experiences offer students the opportunity to engage children and families while delivering evidence-based person-centered care. The student collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and develops communication, clinical judgment, and decision-making skills that assist in focusing on the varied aspects of the role of the professional nurse as it relates to care of children and families. 414 / 615

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

1.5

Credits (max)

1.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

NSG 2000, NSG 2015, NSG 2042, NSG 2053, NSG 2205.

Corequisite

NSG 2044, NSG 2055, NSG 2505, NSG 2245.

This course focuses on person-centered maternity care and women’s health during the childbearing years. The emphasis of the course is on the role of the nurse as holistic care provider, clinical decision maker, and coordinator of care of women, infants and families. Implications for genetic counseling in the childbearing family is discussed. In the clinical component, the student provides care to a diverse population of mothers, infants, and families. Clinical experiences offer opportunities to use clinical judgment and interprofessional collaboration when developing, implementing, and evaluating patient-centered care.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3.5

Credits (max)

3.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

NSG 2000, NSG 2015, NSG 2042, NSG 2053, NSG 2205.

Corequisite

NSG 2044, NSG 2054, NSG 2505, NSG 2245.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course introduces the registered nurse student to the practice of nursing as a scholarly discipline. Through readings, discussions, writing and other active learning strategies, the student’s knowledge, skills and attitudes regarding professional nursing are expanded. Strategies for successful transition into the role of baccalaureate student and learner are explored and supported. Information literacy is introduced. Clinical reasoning and decision- making skills are applied to selected professional concepts such as: communication, use of evidence- based practice and theory in providing direct and indirect care, professional ethics, advocacy, teaching-learning, and quality and safety principles. This course is a writing intensive course that incorporates several different styles of both reflective and academic writing activities. Students appreciate the role of informatics in their practice and current informatics applications that improve patient care outcomes. Massachusetts RN license.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

Graduation from Associate Degree or Diploma Nursing program, current and unrestricted

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course provides the Registered Nurse with an understanding of pathophysiology that will inform clinical decisions to ensure optimal healthcare outcomes. Emphasis is placed on a review of normal physiologic function followed by a critical analysis of structural and functional pathophysiologic processes across several levels: molecular, cellular, tissue, organ, and systems. Risk factors for disease and stress-related physiologic adaptive and compensatory responses are explored. Evidence-based research provides the basis for determining anticipatory, safe, and deliberate nursing care for common acute and chronic disease states. Opportunity to reflect how best to apply new knowledge to clinical practice is provided.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

NSG 2100 or instructor approval.

Semester 2

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

12

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credit

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course enhances the registered nurse's existing knowledge of medications by emphasizing the practical application of drug metabolism principles, mechanisms of action, and the importance of current evidence in pharmacology. Students will explore major drug classifications to understand their effects, genetic variations, side effects, and associated nursing care. The role of the nurse as both an educator and a collaborative member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team will be examined. Evidence-based practices will be integrated as students investigate complex pharmacologic interventions and their implications for patient care.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

NSG 2100 or instructor signature.

Semester 3

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

13

Credits (max)

13

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

will collect and analyze data, interpret the results, and prepare the findings for dissemination.

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Prerequisite

NSG 3004, Junior/Senior Status, minimum 3.3 CGPA.

Honors Research is the second course of a 2-course departmental honors program for nursing. This course would be offered as an undergraduate research enrichment opportunity to motivated students who have completed NSG 3004Honors Proposal and maintained at least a B+ (3.3) GPA. The completed proposal from

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Semester 3

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

13

Credits (max)

13

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course develops the second-degree student’s knowledge regarding psychiatric and psychosocial aspects of patient care. Content focuses on the nurse’s role as a provider and coordinator of emotional and psychological care for patients in different settings. Content includes the biological processes and considerations in the use of psychoactive medications. The course enables the student to develop self- awareness and gain skills in interpersonal, intra-professional and inter-professional communication. The nursing process guides psychosocial, and psychiatric care, with cultural considerations in the provision of person- centered care. Clinical experience enhances student’s understanding of the presentation and management of psychiatric and psychosocial conditions.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3.5

Credits (max)

3.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

NSG 2044, NSG 2054, NSG 2055, NSG 2245, NSG 2505.

Corequisite

NSG 3034, NSG 3039, NSG 3045.

419 / 615

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3.5

Credits (max)

3.5

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course enables the second-degree student to explore evidence-based nursing care concepts related to older adults through the perspective of wellness and health promotion. Person-centered care of older adults is addressed based on assessment of the individual physiologically, cognitively, and psychosocially. The role of the nurse as advocate for aging well, disease prevention, chronic illness management, transitions of care and end-of-life support is integrated into the content. Nursing considerations regarding current health related concepts including diversity, pharmacology, legal, ethical, and abuse/neglect are discussed.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

NSG 2044, NSG 2054, NSG 2055, NSG 2245, NSG 2505.

Corequisite

NSG 3033, NSG 3034, NSG 3045.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

This course focuses on the formal process of acquiring and evaluating evidence that supports registered nurses’ practice in the workplace. The student learns to critically appraise published research for its usefulness to improve person-centered care. The relationship between existing policies and procedures that frame nursing approaches to care and their foundation in evidence will be explored and discussed. Emphasis is placed on the appreciation of ethical conduct in research and on the value of both qualitative and quantitative research designs to nursing practice. The student explores the role of the nurse as an evaluator of research and a participant in a policy-making team. The effect of media on reporting of health-research findings will be addressed. This course is for registered nurses only.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Prerequisite

All 2000 level RN to BS courses and MATH 1150.

Semester 4

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

12

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

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Semester 4

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

12

Credits (max)

12

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credit

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This course prepares the second degree student for professional nursing practice by building on content previously learned in the nursing curriculum. This course focuses on the application of evidence to achieve desired outcomes for patients with complex health problems. The student utilizes clinical judgment and demonstrates competence in providing person-centered care. Strategies for patient advocacy in promoting patient preferences for care are evaluated. Evidence-based practice will guide the delivery of patient care. The clinical experience allows the student to apply current evidenced-based practice to multiple patients. The student 423 / 615

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

6

Credits (max)

6

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

2

Credits (max)

2

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Theory: This course focuses on levels of prevention and health promotion and the provision of nursing care at the group, community and population levels. Community/public health nursing, including its history, theory, attributes, standards, aggregates, roles, and functions are explored. Students discuss topics such as social determinants of health, systems of health care, community assessment, teaching and learning processes, violence, culture, vulnerable populations, environmental hazards, communicable diseases, epidemiology, disaster management, genomics and global health that impacts population health. Practice Experience: The RN-to-BS clinical component introduces students to community health nursing roles such as: provider and manager of care, educator, and advocate in various community settings. Students engage in direct and/or indirect care activities, within a specific community, with the goal of influencing health outcomes for a variety of patients across the lifespan and across the continuum of care. Students identify a community of interest, perform a community/population-focused assessment, analyze population health data, and identify a community health problem based on the Healthy People framework. Students collaborate with appropriate community agencies and key community leaders to develop a health promotion project. The RN-to-BS clinical component provides opportunities for students to bridge practice related competencies (new knowledge, skill refinement, and role development) from the diploma/associate degree level to the baccalaureate level proficiency. Practice experience of 37.5 hours can be expected through real world and virtual experiences. Open to RN-to-BS Program students only.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Prerequisite

All 2000 level RN to BS courses.

This course provides the student with an overview of the development, implementation, and evaluation of health policy on local, national, and global levels. The student considers the impact of health care policies on a variety of stakeholders including patients and families, care providers, insurers, and local and international regulators. Discussions of the impact of health financing and reimbursement in both public and private health care delivery organizations in the United States and countries around the world allows the student to develop insight into considerations for individual nursing practice. Through local, national, and international insight, the student advocates for patients in various healthcare systems. 425 / 615

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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Semester 7

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

9

Credits (max)

9

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Semester 6

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

7

Credits (max)

7

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Source

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This course is for the RN to MSN Pathway student who has completed the Population Health in the Community for the RN student course. To meet the course outcomes students will engage in clinical practice to demonstrate ongoing clinical knowledge, which will be the foundation for their MSN coursework. Building on the community needs assessment completed in the NSG 3132 course, students collaborate with appropriate community agencies and key community leaders to develop and implement a health promotion/health education project that directly benefits the chosen community. The clinical component provides opportunities for students to bridge practice related competencies (new knowledge, skill refinement, and role development). This course will incorporate 37.5 hours of clinical practice to allow students to demonstrate clinical expertise in a specific clinical population of interest. Students apply knowledge through a direct care experience that implements the clinical project begun in the previous Population Health in the Community course.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Credit unit

credit

Type

course

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

NSG 2100 and completion of NSG 3132.

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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67 Related Requirements:

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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This capstone course for the Registered Nurse student provides an opportunity to synthesize previous learning and provides a forum in which the student articulates the meaning of a Curry College baccalaureate nursing degree. Major topics include current issues for nurses as members of a profession, professional values and professional development. The role of the nurse as collaborator and leader within the interdisciplinary team is emphasized. Concepts of leadership, management, and lifelong learning are integrated. Students apply knowledge through direct and indirect care experiences that implements a clinical project begun in Population Health (clinical hours 37.5)

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

coursedog-pdfs-public-prod.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com

Prerequisite

All 2000 and 3000 level RN to BS courses; must be taken after completion of NSG 3132.

This capstone course provides an opportunity for the second degree student to synthesize previous learning in preparation for a Curry College baccalaureate nursing degree. Major topics covered include the art and science of nursing, roles and responsibilities of nurses, and nurses as members of a profession. Concepts of leadership, management, and lifelong learning are integrated throughout the semester. This course assists the student to evaluate readiness for successful completion of the National Council Licensing Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Using an online adaptive NCLEX-RN preparation program, the student completes a series of practice NCLEX-style questions designed to identify areas of content mastery and areas of content deficits in need of further development. This course requires the student to complete NCLEX-RN Predictor Exit Examination(s). 427 / 615

Subject

NSG

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

credits

Type

course

Edition

165529-undated-curry.edu

Source

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