NRS 200 - Introduction to Professional Nursing Practice

Units: 3
Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisite: Admission to Clinical Nursing Program
Corequisite: NRS 201
Description: This course provides the entry level nursing student with an overview of the art and science of nursing, including the philosophy, organizing theory, and desired outcomes of the nursing program. Introduces program concepts of patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence based practice, quality improvement, safety, informatics, professionalism, communication, systems based practice, and patient education. Develops introductory knowledge, skills, and attitudes utilizing a holistic approach to recognize patient needs. An introduction to the nursing process and Newman Systems Model provides a decision-making framework to assist students in developing effective clinical judgment skills. Describes the dimensions of the professional role as provider of care, teacher, advocate, coordinator of care, and member of the profession.
Graded: Letter Grade