Introduction to foundational concepts relevant to nursing as an evolving, dynamic profession. Topics explored will include professional values and ethics, safe and competent practice, current trends, and cultural safety. Explores health and wellness through primary health care, social justice and advocacy, and health promotion. Concepts will be explored and linked to diverse populations within local and global contexts of nursing practice. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option. Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames. There are fees applied to this course, in addition to tuition.
Introduction to foundational concepts relevant to nursing as an evolving, dynamic profession. Topics explored will include professional values and ethics, safe and competent practice, current trends, and cultural safety. Explores health and wellness through primary health care, social justice and advocacy, and health promotion. Concepts will be explored and linked to diverse populations within local and global contexts of nursing practice. Weekly hours: 3 Lecture hoursRestriction(s): Restricted to students in the College of Nursing who are registered in the B.S.N. program or the Post-Degree B.S.N. Option. Note: Post-Degree B.S.N. classes are offered in an open learning format with the same number of hours, but in alternate time frames. There are fees applied to this course, in addition to tuition.
