RNSG 1125 Professional Nursing Concepts

Course Information

Course Description

RNSG 1125. PROFESSIONAL NURSING CONCEPTS I (1-0-1) An introduction to professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles: Member of Profession, Provider of Patient-Centered Care, Patient Safety Advocate and Member of the Health Care Team. Content includes clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal percepts, evidenced-based practice, health promotion, informatics, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism, safety and teamwork/collaboration. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach. Prerequisites: Admission to Nursing Program, BIOL 2401, 2402, ENGL 1301 and PSYC 2301. Corequisites/Concurrent: RNSG 1128, 1161, 1216 and 1430. Assessment Levels: R3, E3, M3. 51.3801

Prerequisite(s)

Must have a level 3 in Reading, English and Math. Admission to nursing program, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, ENGL 1301 and PSYC 2301.

Corequisite(s)

RNSG 1128, RNSG 1161, RNSG 1216 and RNSG 1430.

CIP Code

51.3801

Credits (SCH)

1

Lecture-Lab-SCH

(1-0-1)