NUR 320:

Licensed Practical Update Course:

Clock Hours: 30 Student -Teacher Ratio Class 40
Educational Requirements: Duration: 5 week
Proof of completion of a Practical Nursing Program. Pre-Requisite: Graduate of a State Approved License Practical Nurse Program.

Nurses who have been out of practice for several years would benefit by taking an update course. The update course would help the nurse become familiar with changes that have occurred in the healthcare field since they were last practicing. The students will state the standards used in teaching patients. The student will discover topics important for patient teaching. The student will state how good communication skills relate to patient teaching. The student will state the factors that will affect learning.