2015-2016 Catalog

NURS 1200 Professional Role of the Nurse I

1.0 - 0.0 - 1.0

Prerequisite

(5) Acceptance into the Practical Nursing program; CHEM 1010; ENGL 1010; MATH 1310; and PSYC 1120 - must be completed prior to taking this course.

Course Description

This course assists students in identifying the role of the nurse as a member of the health team. It emphasizes the history of nursing, legal and ethical concepts, cultural influences, the nursing process, communication, fundamentals of the teaching and learning process, and the healthcare delivery system.