NURS 2520 - Professional Nursing in the 21st Century

5 credit hours
Examination of nursing history from Nightingale to the 21st century, nursing theory, and professional practice using systems theory as a framework. Focus on nursing as a caring profession, nurses’ roles and functions in a variety of settings, ethical and legal implications for nurses, holism, wellness, health care delivery, communication, critical thinknig, and the nursing process. Beginning development of critical thinking, cultural competency, communication, collaboration, and group process skills for professional relationships.

Registration Restriction(s): Majors only.
Prerequisite Course/s: all courses prerequisite for nursing program