NURS 2010 - INTRO TO PROFESSIONAL NURSING

Institution:

Robert Morris University

Subject:

Nursing

Description:

This course is a broad overview of the profession of nursing. Students will be provided with a foundation in the scientific and social dimension of nursing as a discipline and a health profession. Students will examine the history of nursing and assess the impact of that development on the contemporary role of nursing in today's health care system. Students will be introduced to the nursing process, with special attention to critical thinking and decision-making as related to the nursing process. Professional values of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice will be addressed. Finally, students will briefly examine global healthcare.

Credits:

2.00 - 3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2008 - 08/14/2014 

Institution Website:

www.rmu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 762-0097

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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