Emphasis is placed on the nurse's role as a member of a multidisciplinary team and as a manager of care. Upon completion, students are expected to utilize evidenced-based information for clinical decision making in the provision of care to groups of adults in a variety of health care settings. Students will also be expected to develop teaching plans that incorporate cultural aspects and decrease known risks to promote health in the adult population. Emphasis will be on expanding decision making in the acute or critical care area. Students are expected to plan and implement a health promoting teaching project for an identified community.
Emphasis is placed on the transition from the student role to that of professional nurse.
The classroom setting provides the student with the opportunity to explore nursing management theory, address current issues in health care, share experiences, and refine teaching skills necessary for the professional nurse.