Course description

Course Catalog Description:

This course builds upon learners previously acquired knowledge and skills while exploring the role of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse. The scope and standards for professional nursing practice, select models, nursing theories, and other influencing factors are examined. Role socialization, professional development, interprofessional communication and collaboration skills are fostered. 

What will i learn?

• 1. Synthesize knowledge from the arts and sciences to form a foundation for the practice of professional nursing.
• 2.Provide holistic, culturally competent care for individuals, families, and populations through health promotion and disease prevention across the lifespan and healthcare continuum.
• 3. Integrate professional values and behaviors when delivering standards-based nursing care to diverse patients and populations.
• 4. Develop leadership skills to provide and continuously improve the delivery of safe, patient-centered quality healthcare.
• 5. Incorporate best practices and the most current evidence when using clinical reasoning to make practice decisions
• 6. Incorporate the use of information systems and technology in order to communicate, manage knowledge, mitigate error, and support decision-making.
• 7. Integrate effective communication and collaboration skills to improve patient satisfaction and health outcomes.

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