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)
PNUR 1316 - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
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.
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
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