Clinical Reasoning and Decision Making for Nursing Practice

Catalog description

: In this seminar course, students in the accelerated program demonstrate scientific knowledge and critical thinking for transition to professional practice at the novice level. Students gain an understanding of the role of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) in developing and administering the Registered Nurse (RN) licensing examination. Students apply the phases of clinical reasoning and clinical judgment to prepare for success on the licensing exam. Students perform a review of all major nursing content from the perspective of the nursing process then assess their own strengths and weaknesses of that knowledge through diagnostic tools. Students develop and implement a plan for areas of needed growth and remediation. Emphasis is placed on personal growth and a holistic approach to the licensing exam as a precursor to professional practice.