NRSE 228 - Legal & Professional Issues of the Registered Nurse

Institution:

Yakima Valley Community College

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Description:

1 credits quarters: F, W, S This course provides an overview of the role of the registered nurse in coordinating patient care. Topics discussed include decision making, time management, delegation of care, conflict management, and legal aspects of nursing practice. The concepts of communication, legal/ethical issues, leadership, and safety are integrated throughout as a means of promoting effective patient care. Prerequisite: NRSE 210 and 211, and concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of NRSE 220.

Credits:

1.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.yvcc.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 574-4600

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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