NRN 401 : Professional Nursing Concepts for RNs

The purpose of this course is to enhance the students' knowledge of the role of the professional nurse in meeting the health needs of society. The focus of the course is on the historical, legal, political, and ethical issues affecting the nursing profession. the course will emphasize important skills for professional; nursing, including scholarly writing and inter-professional communication. The course will examine the relationship between selected issues, trends, and theories and professional nurse, including caregiver, teacher, advocate, consumer of research, and counselor.