NURS 300 - Transitions to Professional Nursing

Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): UNIV 300, and MATH 115

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

Transitions to Professional Nursing Practice is an evidence- based course that provides an introduction to the philosophical, conceptual, and theoretical bases for the development of professional roles and practices for baccalaureate nurses. Content includes historical, contemporary, legal, ethical, and technological influences on nursing as an applied science in healthcare. Topics include application of recognized standards of care, professional role development, accountability, autonomy, and delegation. Interprofessional collaboration, approaches to communication in healthcare settings, and diverse nursing roles are explored. Evidence based practice, the development of critical reasoning and clinical judgement, and leadership principles at the staff level are integrated into the course.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:

Identify the characteristics, behaviors, and expectations of the professional nurse as influenced by professional standards of practice.
Explain the integration of accountability, autonomy, and decision-making in the delivery of safe, ethical, and effective nursing practice and quality improvement initiatives.
Analyze elements of leadership, collaboration, and communication as part of membership in the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Explore professional nursing practice roles and responsibilities in the delivery of healthcare.
Apply critical thinking, clinical reasoning and judgment, and evidence-based practice while considering nursing models and theories.