NURS 110 - The Profession of Nursing

Credits: 3 Total Hours: 45

Restricted to students in Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing
Learners will be introduced to the profession of nursing, and review historical, political, and socioeconomic forces that have shaped nursing as a profession. Learners conceptualize registered nursing as a knowledge-based, scholarly practice, informed by a code of ethics. Learners will examine professional standards and accountability, and national and professional nursing organizations. Learners will examine client-centered service; and related health education, quality and safety, and interprofessional aspects of evidence-informed professional practice.