Introduction to Professional Nursing

Catalog description

Prerequisite: Acceptance to Year Two of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Building upon the knowledge obtained from the practical nursing curriculum or paramedic transitions course, leadership and management concepts essential to professional nursing practice and strategies to manage professional stressors will be explored. Emphasis is placed on applying evidence-based practice, promoting patient-centered and culturally sensitive care, and the use of information technology to enhance communication and support decision-making. Ethical and legal aspects of nursing, quality improvement to ensure patient safety and quality of care, and inter-professional collaboration are integrated to prepare students for leadership roles in diverse healthcare settings.