Issues and Trends in Professional Nursing

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The course introduces the student to the art and science of nursing by exploring the historical role of the nurse as a professional practitioner and member of the interprofessional health care team. Nursing theories are introduced with emphasis on the nursing process as a framework for designing and delivering nursing care. Quality and safety education for nursing (QSEN) competencies, ethical issues, cultural influences are discussed globally. Emerging roles are evaluated in relation to changing healthcare delivery systems. Standards of practice are referenced in the analysis of professional nursing during this and all subsequent nursing courses. The roles of critical thinking and therapeutic communication in the development of safe nursing practice are explored. This course requires a minimum grade of C+.