NRSG2470 : Transition to Professional Practice

This course facilitates the transition of students to the role of professional nurses within the clinical microsystem and healthcare delivery models. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues and management concepts, as well as developing the skills of delegation, priority-setting, conflict management, and leadership. Legal and ethical issues are addressed with a focus on personal accountability and responsibility. Standards of safe practice and the significance of functioning according to state regulations and statutes while reducing risk potential are analyzed. Clinical experiences provide students opportunities to apply theoretical nursing concepts of leadership. Students also prepare to take the national licensure examination.