NURS 301 - Professional Role Transition

Institution:

BridgeValley Community and Technical College

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course introduces the student to the role of professional nursing. Historical and current concepts of nursing are discussed as they relate to the development of an increased sense of prefessionalism. The course explains the basic assumptions and beliefs of the Roy Adaptation Model. The well person in his/her response to and interaction with focal, contextual and residual stimuli is the focus of study. This focus encourages as holistic perspective on the interrelatedness of human beings, health, nursing, and environment. The nursing process is studied as a tool for the systematic collection of data and planning of nursing care. Cultural differences, values and beliefs are emphasized as the professional nurse interacts with individuals in various settings. Communication techniques, concepts of health education, and physical assessment activities utilized by the professional nurse are included. In addition, this course serves as a transition course, offering a gestalt of professional nursing for the associate degree or diploma nurse entering the program.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.bridgemont.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 734-6601

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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