RNSG 2207 - Adaption to Role of Professional Nurse(formerly:transition to Nursg Practice)

CIP Code: 51.3801
Credit(s): 2

Course Description: Selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

End-of-Course Outcomes: Analyze self-practice in relation to the roles of the professional nurse; use critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving process for providing comprehensive care; examine factors impacting nursing and healthcare; analyze behaviors and attitudes of the nurse that facilitate adaptation to a changing environment. 1,2,3,4,5

Prerequisite(s):

Transition Track Only: Admission to Professional Nursing Program or administrative approval

BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2314

Corequisite(s):

RNSG 1193 Special topics

Faculty Consent: N