Emphasizes caring nursing practice, while developing skills of critical thinking, communication and health care education. NUR 212 and 285 Examines basic principles of leadership and management, including creation of a caring environment, effective communication, leadership styles, management issues, professional responsibilities and critical thinking in decision making. NUR 214 Facilitates transition from student to graduate nurse through application of nursing principles and skills. Faculty, preceptor and student design an internship to individualize student's learning needs and prepare for job readiness. Reviews nursing theory, while applying test-taking skills.
Competencies emphasize caring, critical thinking and communicating during nursing care.