Description
This course builds on NUR 1012 and further expands the student's understanding of the components and competencies of the ADN, with emphasis on managing care, communication, and professional behavior. Students will consider applications of the five aspects of management and further study of the ethical and legal implications of nursing practice. The nurse's professional behavior will be considered in the context of nursing history, changes in health care delivery systems, and transition from student to practitioner of nursing. Students will plan for lifelong learning and for entering the job market. Applications of the content of this course will be evaluated in the clinical component of Nursing III and Nursing IV.