NURS 121: Introduction to Professional Nursing Concepts

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Class Program
Nursing
Credits
1
Lecture Hours 1 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
1
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

This course introduces the student to knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to practice nursing as a profession.

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in NUTR 105, PHARM 101, PSYC 105, PHIL 105, NURS 101, 141, 151, and 161.

Course Learning Outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner

  3. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner

  4. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Demonstrate respect for diversity, equity, and inclusivity when providing care to individuals across the life span.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Incorporate evidence-based knowledge, clinical judgement, and the nursing process to provide safe, compassionate, person-centered care to individuals, families, and the community.

    Problem Solving
    Critical Thinking
    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

  2. Apply therapeutic communication when collaborating with the patient, family, community, and members of the healthcare team.

    Communication
    Oral Expression
    Written Expression
    Social Interaction
    Collaboration
    Level
    Beginner

  3. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning, innovation, and evidence-based practice.

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Beginner
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Develop a professional identity and behaviors consistent with those of a professional nurse, integrity, leadership, advocacy, legal and ethical practice.

    Social Interaction
    Ethical Conduct
    Professional Conduct
    Level
    Beginner

Core Topics

Nursing Concepts:

  • CLINICAL JUDGMENT 

  • COMMUNICATION 

  • DIVERSITY 

  • EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE 

  • MENTAL HEALTH 

  • PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY 

  • SAFETY 

Please see WVC Nursing Handbook for concept definitions, exemplars, and examples utilized in the WVC Nursing CBC curriculum.