Nov 04, 2026  
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2025-2026(Archived) 
    
Middlesex Community College Academic Catalog and Student Handbook 2025-2026(Archived) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 203 - Preparing for Professional Practice

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Course Description: In this course the student will identify leadership skills essential for the Licensed Practical Nurse. Content will more fully explore the rules and regulations that address nursing practice according to Massachusetts General Laws and Code of Regulations commonly referred to as the nurse practice act, including supervision delegation and making an assignment. The course will explore the practical nurse role and responsibilities as a leader and team member that impacts patients across the life in a way that supports patient preferences values and diversity to provide optimal safe care.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of NUR 110 and NUR 111, all with a C or better. Concurrent enrollment in or completion of PSY 124.
Corequisite(s): NUR 162, NUR 204, NUR 207, and NUR 208
Note(s): This course is limited to Practical Nursing Students only. This course needs to be taken concurrently with NUR 204 Preparing for Professional Practice Preceptorship, NUR 207 Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult, NUR 208 Nursing Care of the Adult and Older Adult Practicum and NUR 162 PN Advanced Pharmacology and medication calculations. Students must achieve a grade of C or better in each course.


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