Students will focus on preparing for professional practice by learning the licensure process in Washington State including preparation for NCLEX as well as writing resumes and interviewing for a job. This course will provide students with an opportunity to discuss and apply the legal and ethical framework of nursing practice. Students will discuss nurse's role as a leader and review delegation process.
Outcomes
- Describe the Nurse Practice Act and its relation to the LPN scope of practice and the role of the LPN in the health care environment.
- Develop a plan for maintaining licensure through professional development activities and membership in professional organizations.
- Discuss criminal vs civil law, competence, malpractice and whistle blowing and how they apply to the LPN in the health care environment and practice.
- Describe the requirements for obtaining an LPN license in the state of Washington and develop an NCLEX success plan.
- Describe principles of delegation and professional communication and collaboration in the variety of health care settings.
Prerequisites
Distribution
Professional Education
Campus
Downtown
Area of Study
Career Education