Date of Award
12-1983
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science in Education
Department
Education
First Advisor
Gene Henderson
Second Advisor
Nancy Polette
Abstract
Nursing students, after completing two to four years of nursing education, are required to pass state board licensing exams in order to practice as professional registered nurses. Approximately 15 percent of all candidates fail these exams and must wait six months to repeat the test. This State Board Review Curriculum was designed to review and acquire the basic knowledge necessary to pass the Nursing Council Licensing Exam (NCLEX). The curriculum organization models the NCLEX by utilizing the nursing process format and through the integration of medical, surgical and behavioral concepts throughout the life cycle. The conceptual framework utilized man as a dynamic individual constantly striving to maintain homeostasis despite multiple stressors. These organizational tools provided a unique and systematic approach to the curriculum while the activities promoted repetition and reinforcement of knowledge. Individual evaluation was an integral ongoing component of the course and was a catalyst for further independent study and review.
Recommended Citation
Smiley, Koreen, "R.N. State Board Review Course Curriculum Project" (1983). Theses. 1425.
https://digitalcommons.lindenwood.edu/theses/1425
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