Could you describe the program?
Yes. The program consists of three 10-week quarters of academic study and four quarters of Optional Practical Training (OPT) in a healthcare setting. The academic study consists of 596 in-class instruction hours and 338 independent lab hours, for a total of 934. In addition, there are approximately 80 hours of volunteer work in a healthcare setting in quarters two and three. OPT is usually up to 40 hours per week.
Is this different from other NCLEX review programs?
Yes, very different. Other programs help students pass the NCLEX, which is only the first step toward being a successful nurse in a Western healthcare setting. Among other traits, a successful nurse should be able to communicate well with medical personnel and patients, should have practical experience in a Western healthcare setting, should have a mentor to go to with questions and concerns while on the job. Passing the NCLEX exam alone is not enough to ensure success.
What will be some of the specific benefits I will get if I enroll in the program?
The program is designed to help you do the following:
- Develop a clear understanding of the philosophy and practice of nursing in the U.S.
- Prepare for the NCLEX-RN Examination
- Develop an extensive working vocabulary of medical terminology
- Develop communications skills in English
- Be able to analyze concepts, processes and skills essential to the nursing profession in the U.S.
- Improve employment possibilities in your own or other countries
- Experience working in a U.S. hospital or clinic with ongoing feedback from a mentor
- Help your organization achieve the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation.
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