RNSG 2307 - Adaptation to Role of Professional Nurse

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0

Selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. This course lends itself to a blocked approach.

Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of an LVN program
Co-requisite: RNSG 2160.