May 30, 2026  
Mercy University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
Mercy University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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NURS 405 -  Transition to Professional Nursing


Credit(s): 3
3 hours lecture, 3 hours contact (Traditional)
This course is designed to facilitate the graduating nursing student’s entry into the profession. It includes study of the ever-changing health care delivery system and the nurse’s evolving roles, responsibilities, and scope of practice within it. Accountability for one’s own evidence-based practice is stressed. Nursing skills will be validated for transition to professional role. NCLEX preparation and applications for testing and licensure are completed. This course will be taken during a student’s final semester of their program.

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