NURS 292 - Concepts in Professional Nursing for LPN's

Institution:

Saint Xavier University

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Prerequisite: COMM 101 or FOSEM II, ENGL 101, 102 or FOSEM I and III, PSYCH 101, BIOL 202, 203, 206, CHEM 107, PSYCH 199, 200, 210, CHEM 108 (prerequisite or concurrent) Offered spring term Admission to upper-division nursing. Introduces essential concepts and theories associated with the philosophy of professional nursing within the context of systems theory and enhances the previous nursing knowledge related to utilization of the nursing process. It explores the development of the profession of nursing, its theories and the socialization process from licensed practical nurse to a registered nurse with a baccalaureate degree. Beginning concepts of health promotion, continuity of care and use of community resources are discussed. The concept of client, viewed in the context of family and culture, is introduced.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

WWW.SXU.EDU

Phone Number:

(773) 298-3000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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