2018-2019 Catalog 
    
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2018-2019 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RNSG 2207 - Adaptation to Role of Professional Nurse


2 Credits (2 hrs. lec.) Selected concepts related to the role of the professional nurse as a provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate, member of health care team, and member of the profession. Review of trends and issues impacting nursing and health care today and in the future. Content includes knowledge, judgment, skill, and professional values within a legal/ethical framework. Prerequisite: RNSG 2161  with a minimum grade of C. RNSG 2162  with a minimum grade of C. RNSG 2208  with a minimum grade of C. RNSG 2213  with a minimum grade of C. 
Course Outcomes
1 - Analyze self-practice in relation to the roles of the professional nurse.
2 - Use critical thinking and a systematic problem-solving process for providing comprehensive care.
3 - Examine factors impacting nursing and healthcare.
4 - Analyze behaviors and attitudes of the nurse that facilitate adaptation to a changing environment.