A course designed to strengthen selected areas of knowledge and skills for use in the practice of professional nursing. Using a problem-solving approach, topics are chosen according to the individual learning needs of the student. Credit not applicable toward graduation. A course designed to facilitate the transition of the registered nurse into the baccalaureate program. Focus is on selected concepts, models, theories, and processes related to professional nursing.
Emphasis is on the development of the student's personal and professional self.
Three hours theory per week. Use of the nursing process to determine and promote maximum physical and mental health of human beings in a culturally diverse society. Emphasis is on leadership, research, ethical, and legal processes used to facilitate human need fulfillment of individuals and families in a variety of settings throughout the life cycle. Two hours theory per week. Included are the philosophy and conceptual framework of the baccalaureate nursing program.