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NU 493 - Introduction to Role Transitions, Concepts of Advanced Nursing and Ethics

This course provides an overview of contemporary professional nursing practice with a focus on developing reflective practice through developing and utilizing critical thinking and decision-making skills. The course draws from present literature relating to critical thinking and decision making within complex health care situations. Students are introduced to conceptual models of nursing practice that influence how nursing care is provided at the basic level and the advanced level. Students will focus on the identification and analysis of legal and ethical concepts and principles underlying nursing and health care at all levels.

Assignment Overview
  • Assignments: Varied Throughout the Term
  • Interactivity: Discussion Boards


Course Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

  • Analyze the conceptual models for use in nursing practice.
  • Explore contemporary moral, legal, and ethical concepts that affect the practice of nurses and other health care providers.
  • Apply ethical and legal principles to hypothetical situations that confront nurses and other health care providers.
  • Understand the role of the professional nurse in leading change in a changing healthcare environment with an emphasis on patient centered care.
  • Apply critical thinking tactics in nursing care and professional interactions.


Credits: 3


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