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NURS 302 - Professional Nursing

Overview of systems within nursing and healthcare, including collaborative roles of the healthcare team. Introduction to the major concepts related to the roles of the professional nurse as implemented in today’s healthcare environment to provide safe, effective, quality, holistic, patient-centered healthcare. Introduction to historical and cultural healthcare trends and the professional standards with legal, and ethical responsibilities of the nurse as provider of care, designer/manager/coordinator of care, and member of a profession.

Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: PSYC 102 or RN Status. CRQ: ENGL 104 or ENGL 105.

Credits: 2