NURS 100 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

Introduces students to professional nursing practice. Offers students an opportunity to envision how nurses can shape the future of the profession while developing personal strategies for success. This course introduces the student to the discipline of professional nursing. The roles of the nurse are explored within the healthcare delivery system to include that of an advocate, leader, care coordinator, educator, and member of an interprofessional team. Challenges that influence nursing, such as cultural diversity, health care disparities, errors and ethical/legal issues are examined. Students are introduced to regulatory guidelines and the Nurse of the Future Competencies of patient-centered care, communication, professionalism, teamwork and collaboration, informatics and technology, evidenced-based practice, leadership, safety, quality improvement and systems-based practice. Students explore essential tools that professional nurses employ to meet healthcare delivery challenges and begin their journey toward establishing their professional identities as caregivers, scholars, and leaders.

Credits 4

Notes
This course is restricted for nursing majors only.

Compass Attributes
Natural Science, Taylor and Lane Scholars