NURS 309 - Understanding the Role of the BSN Prepared Nurse

Credits: 3

Description
This course will prepare the RN to BSN student to function as a leader within the contemporary health care environment. Students will learn how applying nursing theory, quality improvement processes, and leadership/management principles promote delivery of holistic care to patients within the community. Emphasis will be on identifying a nursing care project which will address the needs of the urban community.

Student Learning Outcomes

Examine factors and trends that influence the development of professional nursing.
Demonstrate the nursing process model, integrating legal and ethical accountability expected within the nursing scope of practice.
Examine role transition and socialization of the baccalaureate-prepared nurse.
Discuss nursing theories that guide nursing practice.
Create a community health project that contributes to the health and well-being of the vulnerable population.

Prerequisite: PSY 240 with a grade of C or better and Admission into the RN to BSN program