NURS2550 Capstone (On Hold)
This course examines current legal responsibilities and accountability of the Licensed Practical Nurse. Students will prepare for the NCLEX-PN licensure exam by identifying strengths and areas of concerns. The clinical components of this course will focus on integrating nursing theory with practice while caring for clients of all ages in various clinical settings.
Prerequisite
NURS1201,
NURS1222,
NURS1261.
NURS1242 prerequisite or concurrent,
NURS2110 prerequisite or concurrent. Successful completion of pre-clinical medication math test with a score of 100%. Current CPR or BLS for the Health Care Provider or Professional Rescuer. Negative TB skin test or blood test or Chest x-ray. Proof of completed Hepatitis B vaccination series. Current clear background study
Course Requirements and Evaluation
Refer to Course Syllabus for detailed information regarding the requirements and evaluation standards for this course. The Course Syllabus will be distributed the first week of the course.
Learning Outcomes
The following outcomes will be addressed in the course:
Collaborate as a member of the health care team
Apply nursing process to the delivery of safe patient care
Utilize evidence-based practice
Integrate national safety standards into patient care
Evaluate care throughout the life span
Explore care for the healthy individual
Demonstrate clear and effective communication
Interpret relationship between diagnoses, treatments and medications
Integrate the LPN Scope of Practice during the clinical component of this course
Text and References
A list of textbooks required for this course is available at the bookstore.
Course Scheduling
The scheduled hours of instruction include sixteen hours for each lecture credit, thirty two hours for each lab credit and forty hours for each credit of supervised occupational experience (SOE). Lecture credit may include formal or impromptu lectures, demonstrations or discussions with the entire class or with small groups or individuals. Refer to the Credit Details section of this course outline for the credit breakdown.
Accommodations Statement
Disability Services assists students with disabilities who need accommodations to access programs, services and college activities. If this applies to you, please contact the DS Office on your campus to initiate the accommodations process.
Brooklyn Park Campus - 763-488-2477
Eden Prairie Campus – 952-995-1544
Campus
Brooklyn Park Campus
Eden Prairie Campus
952-995-1300
Credit Details