Introduction to Professional Nursing. 3 credits

Catalog description

Introduces students to essential characteristics of professional nursing practice in today’s healthcare system and the interconnected global community. Concepts to be explored include the history and theoretical basis of the nursing profession, the profession as part of a wider healthcare community and delivery system, professional communication, self-reflection, and self-care as means to promote health and wellness of self and others. An introduction to the responsibility of self-directed, life-long learning, and evidence-based practice is included. An emphasis will be placed on the complexity and holism of culturally sensitive nursing care for diverse patient populations. This course provides opportunities for applied learning in the simulation center. Offered by Nursing . Limited to two attempts.