http://learningext.com/hives/6d111233d1Online, self-paced CE courseen-usCopyright 2006, HiveLive Inc.Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:39:55 +0000Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:39:55 +0000http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rsshttp://learningext.com/posts/37ec8396f5<p><em>syllabus by <a href="http://learningext.com/people/a0355f6d77">Andrea, NCSBN</a></em></p><a href="http://learningext.com/files/cdef0cd92c/acclimation_syllabus1110.pdf" class="HL_Link_File HL_Link_File_PDF HL_View_IconAndText" target="_file">acclimation_syllabus1110.pdf</a> <span class="count">(151KB)</span>http://learningext.com/posts/37ec8396f5Wed, 17 Feb 2010 20:39:55 +0000http://learningext.com/posts/95e2a6a439<p><em>print version by <a href="http://learningext.com/people/1d587972b7">Tammy, NCSBN</a></em></p><a href="http://learningext.com/files/f890ec4bf4/Acclimation_print1110.pdf" class="HL_Link_File HL_Link_File_PDF HL_View_IconAndText" target="_file">Acclimation_print1110.pdf</a> <span class="count">(222KB)</span>http://learningext.com/posts/95e2a6a439Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:30:16 +0000http://learningext.com/posts/4983886a2f<p><em>course by <a href="http://learningext.com/people/cf23ccc80b">NCSBN Learning Extension Admin</a></em></p><h3>Cost</h3>$30<h3>CE Credit</h3>6.6 contact hours<h3>Subscription Length</h3>3 weeks<h3>Enroll Now</h3><a href="http://ncsbn.myncsbnlx.com" target="_hive" rel="nofollow">Go to NCSBN&#39;s Online Campus Now</a><h3>Audience</h3><p><em><strong><span class="bold">For any international nursing professional or student practicing or looking to practice in the U.S.</span></strong></em></p> <h3>Description</h3><p><img style="border:0;margin-left:25px;margin-right:25px;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;vertical-align:text-top;" src="http://www.learningextension.com/assets/ce_icons/ainusp.jpg" alt="Acclimation Course Avatar" align="left" hspace="10" vspace="10" class="dynImage" width="200"/></p> <h2>Prepare to become a nurse in the U.S.</h2> <p>This self-paced course helps international nurses acclimate to nursing in the U.S.— both professionally and personally. Through in-depth instruction and resources, you can find answers to these questions:</p> <ul> <li>How do boards of nursing and nurse practice acts regulate nursing practice?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What health care standards and accreditations regulate the practice of nursing in the U.S. - including OSHA, Joint Commission, and HIPAA?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What is the role of the nurse within the U.S. health care team?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>What personal and professional challenges will I face as an international nurse?</li> </ul> <ul> <li>How can I build a support network and locate resources to help with these challenges?</li> </ul> <p>For only $30, you will receive three weeks of unlimited, 24-hour access to the course materials and earn 6.6 contact hours upon successful course completion.<br /> <br /> <a href="http://ncsbn.myncsbnlx.com/" rel="nofollow">Sign up today to invest in a successful transition into the U.S</a>.</p> <h3>Course Objectives</h3><h2><strong>Overcome challenges and find resources to help!<br /></strong></h2> <p>Acclimation of International Nurses into U.S. Nursing Practice will help you master these objectives:</p> <ul> <li>Discuss the process and organizations that help regulate U.S. nursing practice.</li> <li>Identify the process and organizations that help regulate U.S. health care.</li> <li>Understand the personal challenges of adapting to life in the U.S.</li> <li>Recognize the professional challenges of practicing nursing in the U.S. as an international nurse.</li> <li>Identify at least two resources that can help you overcome professional and personal challenges you might face as a nurse in the U.S.</li> </ul> <h3>Instructional Design</h3><h2>Confidently embrace nursing practice and living in the U.S.</h2> <p>The course utilizes fun and interactive e-learning instructional techniques:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Learn by doing</strong> — Explore “Links to Knowledge,” visual/graphical aides and key terms.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Solidify your knowledge</strong> — Complete fun interactive exercises including multiple-choice and matching.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Reflect on what you learn</strong> — The downloadable workbook includes short-answer and essay questions. Note: Completion of the workbook may be necessary to meet board of nursing requirements.</li> </ul> <ul> <li><strong>Complete the course at your own pace</strong> — Guide yourself through the course and complete assignments at your convenience.</li> </ul> <p>At the end of the course, evaluate your understanding of key concepts by completing the posttest. A score of 75% or above is required to receive your contact hours!<br /> <br /> Prepare to practice nursing in the U.S.! <a title="Nurses immigrating to U.S." href="http://ncsbn.myncsbnlx.com/olenet/student/default.aspx" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Sign up now.</a></p> http://learningext.com/posts/4983886a2fWed, 10 Jun 2009 21:31:01 +0000http://learningext.com/posts/8f62af0e11<p><em>author by <a href="http://learningext.com/people/1d587972b7">Tammy, NCSBN</a></em></p><h3>Developed by</h3>This course was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing &#40;NCSBN&#41;<h3>Author&#40;s&#41;</h3>Paulette Rollant, RN, PhD, MN, and Debi St. Godard Gamble, RN, MA, MSN<h3>Background</h3><p>Dr. Rollant is a nationally recognized expert in curriculum and teaching. She has over 33 years of experience as a nursing educator, administrator and consultant. She has had extensive experience in the development and implementation of orientation/acclimation programs and at present Dr. Rollant works one-on-one and in small groups with U.S. and international nurses/students who are at high-risk or who have testing difficulties.</p> <p>Ms. St. Godard Gamble has over 29 years experience as an international nursing professional. She is currently responsible for providing leadership and direction for staff (partners) in the Philippines related to the screening and recruitment of qualified nurses.</p> http://learningext.com/posts/8f62af0e11Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:27:33 +0000