NURSE 481 - Block I: Tools For Personal Effectiveness

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University of Missouri-Kansas City

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Description:

This five-credit course is the first course in the four-course sequence within the core-nursing component of the baccalaureate program. Within this course the student will discover that the foundation for professional nursing practice is personal effectiveness. Personal effectiveness is contingent upon an understanding of the historical roots of the profession, the meaning of professionalism, image and power bases, professional standards, moral development, political role socialization, and professional values. Personal effectiveness is enhanced through valuing and use of theory and research, critical thinking and decision-making, the ability to manage time and stress, and the use of a career plan and informatics. Content appropriate to these areas will be covered within this course. Prerequisites: English Comp. II, N450 Offered: Fall 5 hrs

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5.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umkc.edu/

Phone Number:

(816) 235-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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