NURS 303 - Foundations for Professional Nursing Practice

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: Admission to ABSN Program
Students are introduced to the curriculum framework and foundational concepts for practice as a generalist in the nursing profession. The student explores the roles of provider, designer, manager, and coordinator of care. The nursing process is introduced as the model for critical thinking in evidence-based practice. The student considers the impact of nursing history, nursing theory, professional values, and human diversity on practice. The student develops therapeutic communication, interviewing, and documentation skills.