NUR 204 - Trends in Nursing

Institution:

Mount Wachusett Community College

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Description:

3 credits This course facilitates the transition from nursing education to practice. An historical perspective is presented to encourage the student to understand the influence of nursing history on contemporary practice. Content is structured such that current issues in nursing are discussed. Students participate in small group work and present a brief learning unit to the entire class. This activity reinforces teaching learning, collaboration, communication, and professional behavior roles of the nurse. Concepts basic to the performance of entry level nursing are discussed. These include the health care delivery system, leadership/management, delegation, conflict, time management, advocacy, and political action and ethical/legal principles. Service Learning is a required component. Prerequisites: NUR220, NUR230, SOC103, ENG102. Co-requisites: NUR222, PER126/130, Humanities or Business elective. Spring.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

MWCC.EDU

Phone Number:

(978) 632-6600

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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