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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NUR 1550 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

Credits: 4
This course introduces the student to the discipline of professional nursing.  The roles of the nurse are explored within the health care delivery system to include that of an advocate, leader, care coordinator, educator and member of an interprofessional team.  Challenges that influence nursing, such as cultural diversity, health care disparities, errors and ethical/legal issues are examined.  Students are introduced to regulatory guidelines and the Nurse of the Future Competencies of patient-centered care, communication, professionalism, teamwork and collaboration, informantics and technology, evidence-based practice, leadership, safety, quality improvement and systems-based practice.  Simulated experiences will focus on skills basic to nursing practice; patient identification, handwashing, and therapeutic communication.