NURS 213 — Introduction to Professional Nursing
Credit Hours: 2 Prerequisite: Acceptance to Year Two of the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program. Building upon the knowledge obtained from the practical nursing curriculum or paramedic transitions course and incorporating current standards of practice and evidence-based care for the entry-level professional nurse, the student's current leadership and management abilities are explored and enhanced. Exploration focuses on the roles and functions of the professional registered nurse in various health care settings. Topics of discussion include cultural awareness, quality improvement, professionalism, leadership and management styles, communication, delegation, disaster management, and priority setting when caring for diverse and aging populations and cultures. Offered Fall and Spring.