NU 400 Concepts of Professional Nursing

A mobility course designed to provide a bridge to professional nursing practice and socialization into the roles of professional nursing. Learning will focus on theoretical/conceptual frameworks in the practice of nursing. Students will utilize these concepts to develop a personal philosophy of nursing. Opportunities will be provided to perfect one’s skills in all phases of the nursing process. Current health care trends, issues, and ethical concerns will be discussed. This course may be attempted only one time. Prerequisite(s): The course is open to licensed Registered Nurses. Credit, two hours.