NURS - 300. Advanced Concepts of Professional Nursing Practice for the Registered Nurse

3 credit(s)
This course serves as the foundation for the RN to BS program introducing the Registered Nurse student to the philosophical and theoretical framework of the Baldwin Nursing Program at Siena College. The caring science curriculum is introduced and concepts that contribute to the professional development of the nurse are reviewed. The student is introduced to the role(s) and role models of professional nursing within current social, economic, psychological, political and philosophical contexts. Historical and contemporary social forces that are key to the current roles of the professional nurse are explored. Principles of the professional nurses’ roles and promotion of the profession are highlighted in this course. The student will begin the development of a professional ePortfolio for use throughout the curriculum and in professional practice settings.

Note: Offered by Baldwin Nursing Program. Specialized professional courses, restricted to students who have been admitted into Nursing Program.

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