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NURS 300 - Professional Nursing

4 hrs (Sem I, II)
Prerequisite(s): Admission into the RN to BSN completion program. Introduction to a systems approach to culturally competent nursing care within the health care system for the baccalaureate prepared registered nurse. Concepts necessary for succeeding in the professional nurse role including the program philosophy, conceptual framework and objectives are presented. The readiness and flexibility of the profession to adapt to a changing society as well as the new opportunities for professional development will be discussed. Other topics presented include nursing theory, health care delivery, ethics and values, professionalism and accountability, portfolio development, APA style professional writing, literature searches, and current trends in health care. 4 class hours.