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Better prepare to practice nursing in the U.S.

  • Cost:
    $30
    CE Credit:
    6.6 contact hours
    Subscription Length:
    3 weeks
    Audience:

    For any international nursing professional or student practicing or looking to practice in the U.S.

    Description:

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    Prepare to become a nurse in the U.S.

    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:

    • How do boards of nursing and nurse practice acts regulate nursing practice?
    • What health care standards and accreditations regulate the practice of nursing in the U.S. - including OSHA, Joint Commission, and HIPAA?
    • What is the role of the nurse within the U.S. health care team?
    • What personal and professional challenges will I face as an international nurse?
    • How can I build a support network and locate resources to help with these challenges?

    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.

    Sign up today to invest in a successful transition into the U.S.

    Course Objectives:

    Overcome challenges and find resources to help!

    Acclimation of International Nurses into U.S. Nursing Practice will help you master these objectives:

    • Discuss the process and organizations that help regulate U.S. nursing practice.
    • Identify the process and organizations that help regulate U.S. health care.
    • Understand the personal challenges of adapting to life in the U.S.
    • Recognize the professional challenges of practicing nursing in the U.S. as an international nurse.
    • Identify at least two resources that can help you overcome professional and personal challenges you might face as a nurse in the U.S.
    Instructional Design:

    Confidently embrace nursing practice and living in the U.S.

    The course utilizes fun and interactive e-learning instructional techniques:

    • Learn by doing — Explore “Links to Knowledge,” visual/graphical aides and key terms.
    • Solidify your knowledge — Complete fun interactive exercises including multiple-choice and matching.
    • Reflect on what you learn — The downloadable workbook includes short-answer and essay questions. Note: Completion of the workbook may be necessary to meet board of nursing requirements.
    • Complete the course at your own pace — Guide yourself through the course and complete assignments at your convenience.

    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!

    Prepare to practice nursing in the U.S.! Sign up now.

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Are you an international nurse currently preparing for the NCLEX?

NCSBN Learning Extension is offering a special, discounted course package just for you!

Package Price: $110  — a $20 discount! This package includes:
  • 8 weeks of access to NCSBN’s Review for the NCLEX-RN or NCLEX-PN course
  • Plus access to Acclimation of International Nurses into US Nursing Practice CE course. 

Read more about the international nurse course package.

Syllabus

Course Overview

Authors

  • Paulette Rollant, RN, PhD, MN, and Debi St. Godard Gamble, RN, MA, MSN

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