Professional Nursing Concepts

This course introduces the student in the accelerated program to theories and principles underlying professional nursing, leadership development and evidence based practice. Concepts to be explored include professional nursing roles and values, ethical/legal issues, standards of practice, cultural competence, personal/professional communication, and patient safety/quality improvement. This course will build upon previous knowledge and life experiences of a second degree student to facilitate leadership development. Historical and societal influences on the discipline of nursing will be explained. Students will develop beginning sills in ethical decision-making frameworks. Accessing and retrieving appropriate and relevant sources of evidence and professional writing skills are emphasized.