NURS 309 is a three-credit undergraduate course that prepares students for the transition to professional nursing practice.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- The NCLEX-RN exam
- Resumes and cover letters
- Interviewing skills
- Job searching strategies
- Professional socialization and ethics
- Emerging trends in nursing practice
Students in NURS 309 will develop the knowledge and skills they need to successfully transition from nursing student to registered nurse. They will also learn how to navigate the job market and to develop their professional identity.
NURS 309 is a lecture and discussion-based course with a strong emphasis on practical skills development.
Students will participate in a variety of activities, including:
- Practice NCLEX-RN exams
- Resume and cover letter writing workshops
- Mock interviews
- Job search workshops
- Ethics case studies
- Role-playing exercises
- Guest speakers from the nursing profession
Prerequisites
Completion of the third year of the nursing program
Recommended Text
Transition to Professional Nursing Practice: A Guide for the New Nurse, by Mary O. Driscoll, 4th edition, F.A. Davis Company
