Feb 08, 2025  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog 
    
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

NURS 4314 - THEORETICAL PRINCIPLES OF NURSING


CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 3
This course examines the theoretical and conceptual bases of nursing to encourage the student to critique, evaluate and utilize appropriate nursing theory within their own practice. Focus will be on a variety of theories from nursing. 1. Demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, professional nursing practice.
2. Articulate a personal philosophy of nursing.
3. Develop a commitment to enact a theory-based practice.
4. Evaluate factors that create dilemmas in nursing/health care.
5. Critically examine the importance of diverse cultural, historical, legal, and economic influences in nursing practice and the health care industry.