NU 701 Scholarly Foundations for Advanced Practice

Credit, three hours.
This course examines advanced nursing practice roles, both from a historical view and in current practice, as well as explores roles using philosophical, political, economic, and legal frameworks. Emphasis is placed on examination of current social, professional, legislative, and technological trends in health care, as they relate to advanced practice nursing. The focus will be on encouraging the student to develop the requisite skills needed for role assumption and leadership within the health care delivery system through engagement in activities designed to develop role competencies in advanced nursing practice.