On-line Learning Units
The WSU Nurse Re-entry Program curriculum consists of 12 units that provide a review of the nursing care concepts and principles associated with various patient populations and nursing practice issues. These concepts include a review of the related practices of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Within each unit are learning activities (assessment questions) that are submitted to the instructor for feedback. After successfully completing the assessment questions, you will be ready to take that the module exam, which must be successfully completed at 80 percent or higher to move onto the next unit.
The Skills Refresher Lab
The supervised clinical practicum will assist you in renewing the organizational and problem-solving skills necessary for competent and safe nursing practice. The Skills Lab will consist of one 8-10 hour day and is designed to assist you in reviewing and updating the psychomotor skills that are essential to current practice. Your final skills check-off will be accomplished by your assigned clinical preceptor.
Supervised Clinical Practicum
You will be assigned to work side-by-side with a registered nurse practicing in an acute medical/surgical unit. The practicum hours you will be required to complete is based upon the number of years that you have been unlicensed. Your supervised clinical practicum will require between 84 (seven 12-hour shifts) and 168 (14 12-hour shifts) clock hours. The WSU Nurse Re-entry Program will assign you to work with a registered nurse (RN) preceptor employed by an acute care facility located in Utah. (5-8 years unlicensed= 84 clock hours; 8-10 years = 168 clock hours)
RN or PN-Predictor Examination
Upon completion of the Theory, Skills Refresher Lab, and Supervised Clinical Practicum components of the program, you will be required to successfully pass a nationally standardized RN or PN predictor examination.
Required Textbooks
Required and recommended textbooks can be purchased online or ordered directly from a local bookstore. Amazon.com accepts only online orders, while Barnes & Noble has local and online stores. Both offer reasonable prices and quick delivery time. An up-to-date booklist will be included in your registration packet.
NCLEX Preparation
*Although these resources are very informative and may help you prepare for the Predictor exam or NCLEX, they are not required.
- Prentice-Hall offers a series of review books. They can be accessed at http://www.pearsonhighered.com/
- PN and RN NCLEX Review books are readily available in both direct and online bookstores.