NURS 3309 - Role Transition

Credit Hours: 3 Lecture: 3 Lab: 0

Explores the transition of the registered nurse to the role of the baccalaureate nurse. Emphasis is placed on demonstration of professionalism, leadership, critical thinking, clinical reasoning and application of the nursing process in the care of culturally diverse populations across the lifespan and at various stages of the wellness/ illness continuum. Roles of the nurse as member of the profession, provider of patient-centered care, patient safety advocate and member of the interdisciplinary team will be explored.

Prerequisites: Admitted to the RN-BSN Program.