NU 105 - Introduction to Professional Nursing

1. Demonstrate an appreciation of the history of and contemporary issues in nursing and their impact on current nursing practice. (BSN Essential VIII);
2. Demonstrate an awareness of complex organizational systems. (BSN Essential II; Teamwork and Collaboration);
3. Describe the interrelationships among theory, practice, and research. (BSN Essential III: Evidence-Based Practice);
4. Demonstrate effective communication techniques. (BSN Essential VI: Teamwork and Collaboration);
5. Describe inter- and intraprofessional communication and collaborative skills including negotiation and conflict resolution. (BSN Essential VI; Teamwork and Collaboration);
6. Explain the role of the nurse in assessing the health/illness beliefs, values, attitude, and practices of individuals families, groups, communities, and populations. (BSN Essential VII: Patinet-Centered Care);
7. Identify and discuss the professional standards of moral, ethical, and legal conduct for professional nurses. (BSN Essential VIII: Safety);
8. Explore telecommunication technologies to assist in effective communication in a variety of healthcare settings. (BSN Essential IV; Informatics);
9. Discuss the impact of socio-cultural, economic, legal, and political factors that influence healthcare delivery and nursing practice. (BSN Essential V: Patient-Centered Care);
10. Assume responsibility for personal and professional behaviors. (BSN Essential VIII).