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UTRGV School of Nursing
NURS 3307 Special topics in Nursing: Transition to NCLEX Success for UTB Teach-out
Students.
Faculty: Sharon Helsley McGinley, MSN.,R.N.
Contact information: #:956-882-5080 Email:
Term: Spring 2016
Class: Monday 12:00
Office hours UTRGV-East Campus, LHSB 2.734: Monday 10-11:30; Wednesday 10:00-14:30
and by appointment
Textbook: ATI Nursing Education Content Mastery Series Edition 9.0 (electronic or hard copy
acceptable)
Access to ATI online is required; If you do not have an account, please contact faculty
Course Description and Prerequisites
NURS 3307 Special topics in Nursing; Transition to NCLEX-RN Success (3-0)
This course presents contemporary issues in NCLEX-RN, philosophy, health and practices in the
nursing.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes for the Course
The students upon completion of the course will have the following outcomes and competencies;
1. Develop and articulate their personal nursing philosophy.
2. Develop a personal health plan congruent with National Health Initiative Healthy People
20/20.
3. Articulate Contemporary Nursing Issues; National and Global.
4. Demonstrate NCLEX-RN readiness through a series of NCLEX-RN assessments
Course Grading Policies
UTRGV School of Nursing grading policy uses straight letter grades (A, B, C, D, or F).
A=90-100
B=80-89
Spring2016BSN
, 2
C=75-79 MUST RECEIVE minimum of “C” to receive credit for the course.
D=60-74 Failed
F=Below 60 Failed
No late work is accepted unless prior permission from the instructor.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class
Date Due Project/Exams Points YOUR %
Possible POINTS Count
s
2/1/2016 Philosophy of Nursing Paper 100 25%
2/8/2016 Healthy People 20/20 versus Personal Health 100 20%
Paper
2/15/201 Contemporary Issue in Nursing: power point 100 25%
6 presentation.
2/22-4/18 ATI Capstone 250 10%
4/25/201 ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor* must pass Level 2 10%
6 with ATI Level 2 to receive credit for exam Require
d
5/3-5/5 ATI Live Review Attendance all 3 days 100 10%
The UTRGV academic calendar can be found at http://my.utrgv.edu at the bottom of the screen,
prior to login. Important dates for Spring 2016 include:
January 18 MLK Day
January 19 Classes Begin
February 3 Census Day
March 14-18 Spring Break
April 13 Drop/ Withdrawl Deadline
May 5 Study Day; no classes
May 6- 12 Final Exams
May 14 Commencement/Celebration!
UTRGV Policy Statements
The UTRGV disability accommodation, mandatory course evaluation statement and sexual
harassment statement are required on all syllabi. Additional policy statements are optional, such
as those covering attendance, academic integrity, and course drop policies.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Spring2016BSN
UTRGV School of Nursing
NURS 3307 Special topics in Nursing: Transition to NCLEX Success for UTB Teach-out
Students.
Faculty: Sharon Helsley McGinley, MSN.,R.N.
Contact information: #:956-882-5080 Email:
Term: Spring 2016
Class: Monday 12:00
Office hours UTRGV-East Campus, LHSB 2.734: Monday 10-11:30; Wednesday 10:00-14:30
and by appointment
Textbook: ATI Nursing Education Content Mastery Series Edition 9.0 (electronic or hard copy
acceptable)
Access to ATI online is required; If you do not have an account, please contact faculty
Course Description and Prerequisites
NURS 3307 Special topics in Nursing; Transition to NCLEX-RN Success (3-0)
This course presents contemporary issues in NCLEX-RN, philosophy, health and practices in the
nursing.
Learning Objectives/Outcomes for the Course
The students upon completion of the course will have the following outcomes and competencies;
1. Develop and articulate their personal nursing philosophy.
2. Develop a personal health plan congruent with National Health Initiative Healthy People
20/20.
3. Articulate Contemporary Nursing Issues; National and Global.
4. Demonstrate NCLEX-RN readiness through a series of NCLEX-RN assessments
Course Grading Policies
UTRGV School of Nursing grading policy uses straight letter grades (A, B, C, D, or F).
A=90-100
B=80-89
Spring2016BSN
, 2
C=75-79 MUST RECEIVE minimum of “C” to receive credit for the course.
D=60-74 Failed
F=Below 60 Failed
No late work is accepted unless prior permission from the instructor.
Assignments are due at the beginning of class
Date Due Project/Exams Points YOUR %
Possible POINTS Count
s
2/1/2016 Philosophy of Nursing Paper 100 25%
2/8/2016 Healthy People 20/20 versus Personal Health 100 20%
Paper
2/15/201 Contemporary Issue in Nursing: power point 100 25%
6 presentation.
2/22-4/18 ATI Capstone 250 10%
4/25/201 ATI RN Comprehensive Predictor* must pass Level 2 10%
6 with ATI Level 2 to receive credit for exam Require
d
5/3-5/5 ATI Live Review Attendance all 3 days 100 10%
The UTRGV academic calendar can be found at http://my.utrgv.edu at the bottom of the screen,
prior to login. Important dates for Spring 2016 include:
January 18 MLK Day
January 19 Classes Begin
February 3 Census Day
March 14-18 Spring Break
April 13 Drop/ Withdrawl Deadline
May 5 Study Day; no classes
May 6- 12 Final Exams
May 14 Commencement/Celebration!
UTRGV Policy Statements
The UTRGV disability accommodation, mandatory course evaluation statement and sexual
harassment statement are required on all syllabi. Additional policy statements are optional, such
as those covering attendance, academic integrity, and course drop policies.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES:
Spring2016BSN
