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NURS 401

I. Course Title: RN Theoretical Foundations of Nursing

II. Course Number: NURS 401

III. Credit Hours: 3 credits

IV. Prerequisites: None

V. Course Description: This course focuses on Nursing theory, philosophy and models. 

VI. Detailed Description of Content of the Course:

Topic Outline:

  1. Nursing theorists in history and holistic frameworks for nursing practice.
  2. Nursing and other interprofessional philosophies that impact patient care.
  3. Developing an ethical and personal knowledge base.
  4. Strategies for implementing nursing care (Therapeutic relationships and communication, teaching/learning theory, family theory and intervention).
  5. Selected concepts relevant to nursing practice (ethical, legal, health belief model, wellness and national goals).
  6. Review BSN Essentials and impact upon nursing practice. 

VII. Goals and Objectives of the Course:

The objectives and content of this course are derived from the School of Nursing鈥檚 philosophy and conceptual framework and facilitate achievement of the School鈥檚 program objectives, as well as the essentials of Baccalaureate Education (AACN).  Additionally, the major topics and skills covered in this course are common to most Theorist professional texts.  Current research and advancement of theory and clinical practice determine content.  

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  1. Discuss and evaluate nursing theories from a historical perspective and apply to the modern art and science of nursing (E-VIII; PO-8)
  2. Analyze diverse philosophies that impact nursing and healthcare with exploration of ways of knowing and approaches to problem solving (E-I; PO-1)
  3. Evaluate personal and ethical knowledge statement (E- VIII; PO-8)
  4. Discuss the 澳门老奇人论坛 School of Nursing Vision, Mission and Values and the correlation of the BSN Essentials upon nursing practice.  (E-VIII; PO-8)
  5. Utilize effective communication skills in collaboration with other professionals, written documents and oral presentations(E- 1, VI, IX; PO- 1, 6, 9)

 

Other Course Information: None

 

Review and Approval

March 01, 2021

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