NUR 4615 - Transition to Professional Nursing Practice

3 cr

This 7.5 week immersive, seminar provides pre-licensure student-learners with an opportunity to prepare for the transition from student to that of the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse. Contemporary and historical social trends as well as trends and issues in politics, economics, education, science and technology and their influence on healthcare, the nursing profession, nursing practice, and patient care are discussed. Particular emphasis is given to understanding politics, the political process, policy development, and the role of the nurse as public representative, opinion leader, change agent, and professional and public advocate. Through collegial discourse, student-led seminars, mock interviews, lobbying efforts, and refinement of professional portfolios, students gain confidence in methods of presenting themselves to various public audiences.
BS.NUR majors only
Prerequisite: NUR 4015 , NUR 4022 , and NUR 4030 with grades of B- or better.
Spring