NSG 2010 - INTRODUCTN TO PROFESSIONL NURSING

credits: 3.0
NOT OPEN TO REGISTERED NURSES. This foundational nursing course focuses on theories and concepts of professional nursing practice within the health care system. Principles of nursing practice will be introduced, and particular emphasis will be placed on the relevance of nursing theory as implemented through use of the nursing process. Special attention will be directed toward written communication and the theories underlying the framework from the curriculum. Will focus on self-assessment and the internal and external factors which have an effect upon the role of student nurse and the transition to professional practice. This course is not open to Registered Nurses. Objectives: A) Discuss the major theories and concepts basic to professional nursing within the health care system; B) Identify the conceptual framework of the Elmira College Nurse Education Program; C) Examine the components of the nursing process; D) Identify the nature of changes, which occur during the transition to a professional role; E) Identify one’s own method of coping with change; F) Identify the internal and external factors that have an effect upon the nurse system in meeting health care needs; G) Establish positive alliances with colleagues for the promotion of one’s own learning; H) Examine the concept of nursing leadership and its potential for effecting comprehensive health care services; I) Identify the legal and ethical responsibilities of professional nursing practice. Method of Instruction: Teaching-learning strategies may include: interactive lecture, discussion, demonstration, self-directed learning modules, written assignments, oral presentations and technological assisted learning with course base management system. Method of Evaluation: Papers, exams, and group presentation. Meets *WEP Distribution Requirement.

Prerequisite(s): SOPHOMORE STANDING IN NURSING. NOT OPEN TO REGISTERED NURSES.