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Transition into Professional Nursing (NURS 460)

Term: 2025-26 Academic Year Spring

Faculty

Julie M Huisken
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Deborah Matzke-Lewis
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Schedule

Mon-Wed, 8:00 AM - 9:50 AM (3/11/2026 - 5/8/2026) Location: BLC HH 312

Description

This course prepares nursing students to transition from student to practitioner. Emphasis is on preparation for the NCLEX-RN exam, role transition, personal management, mentoring, and employment considerations. A combination of classroom lectures and online learning modules will provide students with the opportunity to identify strategies and create a personal plan for effective NCLEX-RN exam preparation. Students will create a professional resume, practice interviewing skills, and develop and present an evidence-based professional portfolio. This course is required for the B.S. in Nursing. Only students progressing in the Nursing major may register for this course.