(Gen Ed: HIS) Students will examine foundations and contemporary issues of professional nursing practice through review of the scientific literature of nursing and will explore critical abilities and roles for the baccalaureate nurse in the management of quality, patient care. This course introduces students to the rich heritage of nursing and issues currently facing the nursing profession. Students will be challenged to envision how nurses can shape the future of the discipline and the future of health care. The multiple roles assumed by nurses are explored, and students begin establishing their professional identities as caregivers, scholars and leaders.
Required Corequisites
Students applying for BSN program in the same semester.
Semester Offered
Spring