NURS 315 - Foundations & Contemporary Issues for RNs

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This course provides students with an introduction to theory as well as the conceptual framework of the curriculum. Students critically examine the role of the professional nurse within the context of the current status of the health care delivery system in the United States. The course considers the historical antecedents of modern nursing and health care delivery and the manner in which such issues affect and are affected by professional nursing practice. They will describe, analyze and develop clinical listening skills. This course has an online component. Students will read critically and express clearly in three major papers. All three papers require use of standard written English, APA, 6th edition format, and library and internet research skills. Furthermore, the papers require writing as a process of critiquing, revising, editing, and critical evaluation of the topic. Students will complete a group presentation on a current nursing issue, and an individual presentation on their issues paper. For the presentations students will demonstrate the ability to formulate speech purpose, assemble and effectively present an oral message. (Blended class with 4 hours class / on-line assignments for 15 weeks.)