NUR 205 - Professional Nursing Practice

Institution:

Passaic County Community College

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Description:

Focuses on the professional practice of nursing through the study of historical, sociocultural, economic, political, and ethical factors affecting the health care delivery system and the profession of nursing and its practice. The nursing process is explored using Betty Neuman's Systems Model, Jean Watson's Theory of Caring, and professional nursing standards. The interrelationship between professional practice standards, code of ethics, and the application of research findings in clinical practice to the nursing profession is explored. The use of the Internet, different search engines, online libraries, including CINAHL, are introduced and utilized. Enrollment is restricted to Registered Nurses on full time status of employment at one of the grant hospital-partner. 3 hours lecture Prerequisites: Completion of NUR 202 or equivalent Registered Nurse, on full time status of employment at one of the grant hospital- partners: Barnert Hospital, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, and St. Mary's Hospital

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pccc.edu

Phone Number:

(973) 684-6800

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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