PNUR 1491: Practical Nursing Seminar

Credit hours: 1 Lecture hours: 1 Lab hours: 0
PCS code (Local ID):
Occupational/Technical
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Course Description

The course is designed to assist graduates of practical nursing programs to prepare for the National Council Licensure Examination for Practical Nurses. Principles and theories relating to medical-surgical nursing, maternal-child nursing, mental health concepts, and pharmacology will be reviewed, utilizing lectures, discussions and testing to simulate the exam experience. This course does not guarantee satisfactory results on the exam. Guidance will be given regarding the method of testing and how to prepare for the examination.

Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s)
Course Fee
$75
Topical Outline
  1. NCLEX test plan
  2. NCSBN resources
  3. Test taking strategies
  4. Fluid & electrolytes
  5. Pediatrics/growth & development
  6. Long-term care nursing
  7. Maternal-child health nursing
  8. Diabetes
  9. Dosage calculations/pharmacology
  10. Cardiac review
  11. Psych/mental health concepts
  12. Terminology/diagnostic test review
  13. Lab review
  14. Stress management-student

At the end of this course, students will be able to:

  • Design a personal study plan in preparation for taking the NCLEX-PN examination.
  • Examine test taking strategies that promote success for taking the NCLEX-PN examination.
  • Identify personal areas of strengths and weaknesses in nursing knowledge.