RNSG 1125 Professional Nursing Concepts I

Course Information

Course Description

An introduction to professional nursing concepts and exemplars within the professional nursing roles: Member of Profession, Provider of Patient-Centered Care, Patient Safety Advocate and Member of the Health Care Team. Content includes clinical judgment, communication, ethical-legal percepts, evidenced-based practice, health promotion, informatics, patient-centered care, patient education, professionalism, safety and teamwork/collaboration. Emphasizes role development of the professional nurse. This course lends itself to a concept-based approach.

Prerequisite(s)

Admission to Nursing Program, BIOL 2401, BIOL 2402, ENGL 1301, PSYC 2301

Corequisite(s)

RNSG 1128, RNSG 1161, RNSG 1216, RNSG 1430

Assessment Levels

R3, E3, M3

CIP Code

51.3801

Credits (SCH)

1

Lecture-Lab-SCH

(1-0-1)