NU313 Dimensions of Professional Nursing
This course is designed to introduce the registered nurse and the licensed practical nurse to the baccalaureate program and the role of the professional nurse. It provides the student with an opportunity to explore a variety of issues in professional nursing, using the baccalaureate nursing roles as the organizational structure. The multiple roles of the baccalaureate prepared nurse are analyzed, and methods of application to professional practice are discussed. An overview of nursing and non-nursing theories and models are introduced. The major themes of ENVIRONMENT, HUMANITY, HEALTH, and NURSING are introduced. This course focuses on the application of the select concepts: quality assessment, political process, and professionalism. Previous learning will be validated during this course. Classroom: 3 hours.
Prerequisite
Admission to program.