Concepts and strategies from public health, epidemiology, group and family theories are introduced, and the relationship between political, socioeconomic and environmental factors and the health populations is explored. Clinical experiences take place in a variety of community settings. Admission to R.N. to B.S.N. Program Expands the student's knowledge of current trends in the management of acute and chronic health states across the life span. Course content addresses the use of the nursing process and research findings from nursing and related disciplines to work with individuals, families, and groups. Legal, ethical and political implications of care are considered throughout the course.
Clinical experiences take place in a variety of settings.
This course is the first half of a year-long course sequence examining the issues related to professionalism in nursing, including education preparation, credentialing, levels of practice, and the place of theory. Also focuses on skill development in informatics and writing. Designed to assist the student to begin preparation of the validating portfolio which is used to document prior learning for the awarding of advanced standing credit. Required of all students in the R.N. to B.S.N. Program. This course is the second half of a year long course sequence examining issues related to professional practice in nursing, and it continues the process of skill development in informatics and professional writing.