This lecture course is designed for the Licensed Practical Nurse transitioning into the professional Registered Nurse role. Emphasis is placed on safety, communication, care management, advocacy, legal and ethical issues, personal accountability, as well as evidenced based practice. Students will also develop strategies for effective self-care as a professional nurse. There will be a review of the historical perspective of nursing and its impact on the current role of the nurse and healthcare system. In this course students will also develop a systematic plan for successfully entering the workforce upon graduation from the nursing program. Concurrent: NURS 2090
Prerequisites: PSYC2010, COMM1030, BIOL2130, BIOL2140, BIOL2760, ENGL1010, MATH1050, NURS2090