NS 853 (NRS 853) - Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner Transition to Practice
This course incorporates strategies to prepare the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student for practice transition. Much of the content will focus on board certification preparation with test-taking strategies to assist the Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner student to assess their current level of knowledge based on the blueprint of the certification exam(s). Each student will have the opportunity to systematically review content covered on the certification exam(s), as well as make an individualized plan for preparing for the exam(s), by meeting established benchmarks throughout the courses. The comprehensive review of content will follow the test blueprint for the certification exam(s) and review questions that mirror the format of the certification exam(s). At the end of the semester, the student will have created a self-study plan to assist in preparation of the certification exam(s). Additional content examines professional preparation concepts for the nurse practitioner to engage in practice.
Semester hours: 2.0
Prerequisites:
- NS 831 (NRS 831) - Primary Care of the Adult-Gerontology Client
- NS 842 (NRS 842) - Primary Care of Women
Co-requisites:
- NS 844 (NRS 844) - Primary Healthcare II
Restrictions and Notes:
- Offered only to students in the Adult Gerontology Primary Care NP specialty