NUR 301 Transition To Professional Nursing

4 credit hours

This course is the initial RN-BSN course. Characteristics of a professional nurse are examined from a liberal arts perspective. Emphasis is on enhancing critical thinking abilities, problem solving skills, and reflective thinking. Demonstration of communication skills is expected in various contexts and modes, particularly written communication. Threaded throughout the course is the integration of professional values from nursing knowledge and experiences. Awareness of self-knowledge is incorporated to enhance expertise as a competent, purposeful, and ethical professional nurse.

Prerequisite: Registered Nurse, Acceptance into the RN-BSN Program.
Course is Offered: FA, WI and SU Every Year