Mar 28, 2024  
2022-2023 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-2023 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

NURS 455 - Professional Issues in Nursing (2)

Prerequisites: NURS 215 NURS 220 , NURS 225 , NURS 230 , NURS 235 , NURS 240 , NURS 265 , NURS 310 , NURS 315 NURS 320 , NURS 330 , NURS 335 NURS 340 , NURS 375 , NURS 425 , NURS 435 , NURS 440 , NURS 450  
Corequisite: NURS 430 , NURS 460 , NURS 475   
This theory course examines the role of the professional nurse in the current healthcare system in the United States, focusing on social policy, quality, cost, and organization of care. Students are introduced to legal-ethical, political, financial, and sociocultural aspects of healthcare delivery. Concepts considered include knowledge; critical thinking; shared responsibility and self-development; environment; and healthcare professional role. The course includes two credit hours of theory (30 clock hours) and is taught over the entire trimester. This course meets the requirement for an oral and written communication course.