NURS 3110 - Transition to Professional Practice

3 unit(s)

Professional Nursing Nursing is explored as a multifaceted profession. Upon completion, students will have a deep understanding of how their personal values and beliefs intersect with the ethical expectations of nursing. They will learn to align their values with the ethical standards of nursing practice and study the legal, ethical, and regulatory frameworks that support nursing. The course also stresses the importance of cultural humility, mutual respect, and patient-centered care across the lifespan and spheres of care. Open to Nursing majors only.

Prerequisites: Admission to the RN to BSN nursing program.

Course Learning Outcomes List
1. Examine the historical context and evolution of nursing as a profession, exploring the contributions of knowledge from nursing science to develop an understanding of the human experience and nursing’s role in facilitating health and healing across the lifespan. (PLO 1 & 9)
2. Analyze ethical, legal, and regulatory frameworks that govern nursing practice, foster ethical decision-making, and promote professional accountability, including improving healthcare quality and safety. (PLO 3,5,9)
3. Examine the impact of personal values, behaviors, beliefs, and ethics on nursing decision-making and how they align with professional nursing expectations, such as cultural sensitivity, mutual respect, and humility. (PLO 1,2,6,9,10)
4. Critique fundamental beliefs and ethics reflective of the nursing profession, including social responsibility as a global citizen who fosters the attainment of health equity for all. (PLO 1,5,6,9)
5. Influence healthcare quality and safety by advocating for patients and the nursing profession, taking responsibility for one’s actions towards individuals, society, and the profession. (PLO 5,9,10)
6. Engage in self-reflection and professional development to cultivate a nursing philosophy statement and professional identity reflecting nursing’s core values and characteristics. (PLO 1,2,9,10)
7. Integrate ethical considerations, cultural humility, mutual respect, and patient-centered care into nursing practice to foster a commitment to social justice, health equity, and human rights. (PLO 1,2, 9, & 10)
8. Create a personalized learning plan to develop competencies in patient-centered care across the lifespan and in the four spheres of care (disease prevention/promotion of health and wellbeing, chronic disease care, regenerative or restorative care, and hospice/palliative/supportive care). (PLO10)

9. Develop a commitment to self-care behaviors that assist in maintaining a work/life balance and promote personal well-being and resiliency.

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