NUR-246: Professional Transitions

This course addresses those factors which facilitate the transition from nursing student to RN. Seminar aspects of the course will focus on professionalism, evidence-based practice, and the historical, social, and legal framework of health care delivery and nursing practice. Students complete an individualized approved 120-hour integrated practicum completed within a 7-week timeframe to meet the requirements of the Kentucky Board of Nursing as a key feature of this course. One and a half hours of lecture per week and approximately 24-36 hours of clinical experience per week (up to seven weeks) with a preceptor until the full 120 hours have been completed. Prerequisites: NUR 200 and NUR 230. Prerequisites or Corequisites: NUR 240, NUR 244, and restricted elective (choose one): BIO 280, HEA 261, SOC 119, SOC 229, REL 230, or SPN 111. Corequisite: NUR 241 Course must be taken in the final semester prior to graduation. May be repeated once.