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Common Course Outline

Course discipline/number/title PNM 1210: Success in Nursing

Catalog Description

Credits 1
Hours/Week 1
Prerequisites (Course discipline/number) None
Other requirements None
MnTC Goals (if any) NA

Course Description

The course is designed to assist the student to develop life management skills that support success in nursing school and future career positions. Emphasis placed on the practical application of topics such as stress, time management, motivation, goal setting, and learning style. The variety of educational and career opportunities and survival tips for a successful nursing education experience discussion.

Date Last Revised (Month, year)

February, 2023

Outline of Major Content Areas

  1. Self-Motivation
  2. Learning styles
  3. Nursing as a profession
  4. Wellness and self-care strategies
  5. Problem Solving/Critical Thinking Skills
  6. Time Management Skills
  7. Study strategies according to learning style
  8. Test Taking Strategies

Learning Outcomes (General)

The student will be able to:

  1. Identify short and long-term goals for their personal and professional growth.
  2. Identify their personality/learning style and techniques that support their learning.
  3. Develop study skills and test taking techniques to improve performance.
  4. Develop time management techniques to increase personal and professional success.
  5. Develop habits to enhance learning readiness.

Learning Outcomes (MnTC)

NA

Methods for Evaluation of Student Learning

Methods may include but are not limited to:

RCTC Core Outcome(s)

This course contributes to meeting the following RCTC Core Outcome(s):

Personal and Professional Accountability
Students will take responsibility as active learners for achieving their educational and personal goals.

Special Information (if any)

None