13. EXPLANATION OF NEED FOR THE SPECIFIC COURSE:

This course will assist students with study skills, self-guided study of current nursing concepts and placement in the program; discuss simulation opportunities and collaborate with nursing lab manager for possible Skills Lab time for self-guided review of skills.

14. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER LIKE COURSES IN THE DISCIPLINE/UNIVERSITY:

This course considered as a supplement course to help new nursing students at KSU to achieve the goals and objectives of the Nursing School.

15. COURSE WHICH MAY BE DROPPED AS A RESULT OF THIS PROPOSAL: This is an additional elective course. None of the current courses will be dropped.

16. INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF (if non-faculty, attach Vita):

Dr. Abdullah S. Alhurani, PhD, MSN, MBA, RN (Faculty)

17. COURSE SYLLABUS AND TEXT REFERENCE:

Textbooks will be arranged by the faculty and the student due to the nature of the independent study course.