NURS 100 - Exploring Professional Nursing

Institution:

Felician University

Subject:

Description:

This course introduces the beginning nursing student to the role of the professional nurse. An overview of the nursing profession's his-torical development, evolution of the health care system, and the legal and ethical prin-ciples that direct professional nursing practice are discussed. The student will be introduced to the nursing process and the importance of meeting the individual's needs for health maintenance, health promotion and disease prevention. In this course the student will ex-plore professional concepts and strategies that influence self-awareness, critical thinking, mo-tivation, and cultural competence. Selected philosophies and psychosocial concepts are also explored. Students will also be exposed to the importance of life long learning. Limited to BSN and Nursing Pathway students

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.felician.edu

Phone Number:

(201) 559-6000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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