NUR 3400 - Foundations of Professional Nursing

This transition course introduces the associate degree or diploma nurse to professional nursing. Topics will include role transition associated with being a returning student; self care using holistic modalities; introduction to professional writing; introduction to “community as client” and community assessment; family theories and family as client, professional growth and development; introduction to relationship centered care; history of the nursing profession, including nursing theories; and principles of adult learning. The practice component of the course focuses on community and family assessments and applying principles of adult learning through the development of a teaching/learning plan for a select group or population.

Prerequisites & Corequisites: Prerequisite: NUR 3330 and admission to the Nursing major with current registered nurse license in the State of Michigan.

Credits: 5 hours