NR 116. Professional Nursing 1

Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): BI 240, (or BI 226 and BI 227), BS 160, EG 101, MA 135 (or MA 132, MA 133, and MA 134) or above, all with a C or better. Departmental acceptance to the nursing program.

Corequisite(s): NR 101

This course will enable the student to identify professional standards and scope of practice within the legal and ethical frameworks of the nursing profession. The student will describe the use of therapeutic communication concepts as they relate to the role of the nurse. The student will differentiate the steps of the nursing process.