NSG3173 — Nursing Transitions
This course initiates RN student transition by building on previous knowledge and skills applicable to professional nurse practice. The roles of teacher, caregiver, researcher, and leader are explored in relation to client systems and expanded nursing practice. This course addresses role development, socialization, communication, and critical thinking skills necessary for successful program completion. Three (3) semester hours. Prerequisites: Admission to the Nursing Program and current Registered Nurse license. NSG 3353 – Legal & Ethical Healthcare Principles. This course introduces undergraduate nursing and allied health students to current legal and ethical issues. Principles and theories of law and ethics and their relationship to health care delivery systems are explored. Students will examine contemporary and challenging health care dilemmas to provide a foundation for good decision-making in the delivery of patient care. NSG 3586/NSG 3586L. Basic Concepts in Nursing. This course focuses on basic concepts and skills that form the foundation of nursing practice in the following areas: health, wellness-illness, safety, communication, patient-centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidenced based practice, and quality improvement. Students will embark on the skill of critical thinking, gain knowledge of and implement the use of the nursing process, study therapeutic communication techniques and principles of teaching-learning styles to establish and facilitate nurse cl