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
- NCLEX test plan
- NCSBN resources
- Test taking strategies
- Fluid & electrolytes
- Pediatrics/growth & development
- Long-term care nursing
- Maternal-child health nursing
- Diabetes
- Dosage calculations/pharmacology
- Cardiac review
- Psych/mental health concepts
- Terminology/diagnostic test review
- Lab review
- 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.