NUR 498 - Professionalism in the Provision of Holistic Care

Institution:

Adelphi University

Subject:

Description:

6 credits Generic requirement. Prerequisites: All required science and nursing courses. Corequisite: NUR 400. This 6-credit course has 3 credits of classroom theory, and a 3-credit clinical component. The 3-credit analyzes the social, economic, and political context in which professional nurses provide holistic care. The course draws on the historical development and patterns of nursing education and practice to examine current professional developments in nursing and to provide a bridge to the future. Discussion focuses on trends and issues, as well as on research and concepts of effective leadership and management that impact on the provision of holistic care. Students are assisted in integrating beliefs, ideas, and attitudes into a personal philosophy of professional nursing. The 3-credit clinical component is a concentrated culminating practicum that involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating holistic nursing care for individuals, families, and groups in selected healthcare agencies. Students, in collaboration with their academic advisers, meet to determine the clinical focus in placement for this internship. A diversity of clinical settings are utilized in a variety of geographic locations. The practicum also includes experience in leadership/case management as a member of an interdisciplinary healthcare team. Weekly group discussions related to student clinical experience are an essential element of this course is assisting students in their transition from student to graduate nurse.

Credits:

6.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.ADELPHI.EDU

Phone Number:

(516) 877-3000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

The Course Profile information is provided and updated by third parties including the respective institutions. While the institutions are able to update their information at any time, the information is not independently validated, and no party associated with this website can accept responsibility for its accuracy.