PROFESSIONAL AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to the process of identifying quality research studies and applying the findings to nursing practice to improve patient outcomes. This course also focuses on professional development and the transition from student to graduate nurse, including interviewing techniques and resume preparation. Explores health care economics and policy, political activism, cultural competence, nursing theory, leadership of meetings and managing group dynamics, the future of nursing and health care, nursing practice opportunities, role development, professional nursing organizations, graduate education and specialty certification. Students have the opportunity to attend a professional nursing organization meeting. Students must be admitted to the Professional Nursing Sequence to be able register for this course.