NURS 205 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice

(TP/SS only)

Facilitates the entry of the graduate into the profession of nursing, including trends in the scope of practice and roles of the nurse in an ever-changing health care delivery system. Includes discussion of professional nursing organizations, accountability in nursing practice, identification of socio-political factors influencing professional nursing and evidence based practice. Legal and ethical responsibilities related to nursing practice are further considered. Must be taken during the final semester of the program. PREREQUISITE(S): Admission to the nursing program or consent of program coordinator. COREQUISITE(S): NURS 240 . One hour each week. Formerly NU 205.

1 semester hour

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Identify models of professional development as they relate to nursing practice.
Apply concepts of professional and non-professional behavior within clinical nursing practice.
Consider academic and professional options for advancing clinical nursing practice.
Integrate legal and ethical concepts into professional nursing practice.
Incorporate principles of Evidence based practice, resource management and safety into professional nursing practice.

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