NUR 609 - Professional Role Development

Institution:

D'Youville College

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Description:

This seminar course presents a critical analysis of the advanced practice roles in the nursing profession. The scope of practice of both clinical nurse specialists and nurse practitioners are analyzed. The legal and ethical implications of these roles are examined. The roles are further explored in terms of how they are influenced by the social, economic, political, cultural, environmental, historical and geographic forces and trends of the times. Increasing the public's accessibility to advanced practice nursing care through innovative programs, especially through entrepreneurship and grant writing are explored. Means to enhance advanced practice nursing are also analyzed. Open to students in the R.N. program, 5-year M.S. in nursing program or with graduate standing; Offered in the spring and fall semesters.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.dyc.edu

Phone Number:

(716) 829-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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