The emergence of new roles in nursing and the relationship of nursing to the health care delivery system are studied. The student explores the impact of selected influences on the present and future practice of nursing. The responsibilities of the nurse to the profession are emphasized. In this course the student studies concepts and theories related to the care of individuals, families or groups experiencing a critical disruption in one or more need, in crisis, or who are dying. Emphasis is on the restorative and supportive care of clients in predictable and unpredictable situations.
Clinical application focuses on the care giver and leadership roles of the nurse.
The interrelated professional roles of care giver, advocate, facilitator, educator, leader, manager and researcher are practiced. A variety of settings are available for clinical application. This course is taken concurrently with or following Management for Nurses. This course emphasizes the concepts and theories utilized in the managerial process as it relates to nursing. The roles and responsibilities of an effective manager are discussed.