Transition to Professional Practice

Catalog description

This course discusses the development of professional roles and practices for baccalaureate nurses. Content includes historical, contemporary, legal, ethical, and technological influence on nursing as an applied science in health care. Topics include application of recognized standards of care, quality improvement and value-based purchasing, professional role development, accountability, care coordination, interprofessional collaboration, approaches to communication in healthcare settings, and diverse nursing roles are explored. Evidence based practice, the development of critical reasoning and clinical judgment, and leadership principles are integrated into the course. Prerequisite(s): grade of B or better in H NSG 300 to register. Restricted to Nursing B.S. 1+2+1 majors.