Description
This course introduces students to the core components and competencies of the Associate Degree Nurse. It is the first of three courses in which specific components are explored and expanded as the students' nursing experience grows. In this course, students are introduced to collaboration; managing care; professional behavior, including ethical and legal aspects; scope of practice; and role of the ADN. This course introduces health care delivery systems, managed care and the five aspects of management in nursing. Applications of the content discussed in this course will be evaluated in the clinical component of Nursing I.