NURS 222: Transition to Nursing Practice

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Class Program
Nursing
Credits
2
Lecture Hours 20 Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
2
Meets Degree Requirements For
Restricted Elective
Description

In this course, students will discuss the roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse and the transition to the registered nurse role.

By permission only.  

Grading Basis
Graded
Prerequisites

Acceptance into WVC Nursing Program with concurrent enrollment in in NURS 202, NURS 252, NURS 262, PHIL 202 

Co-Requisite Courses
NURS 202: Health and Illness III
NURS 252: Nursing Clinical V
NURS 262: Nursing Simulation V
PHIL 202: Ethics and Policy In Healthcare III

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
    Intermediate

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

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Intermediate

  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
    Intermediate

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

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Intermediate
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
    Intermediate

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

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Inquiry
    Information Literacy
    Research
    Level
    Intermediate

  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
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

  1. 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
    Intermediate

  2. 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
    Intermediate
Program Learning Outcomes

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

    Social Interaction
    Professional Conduct
    Cultural Diversity
    Level
    Intermediate

  2. 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
    Intermediate
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
    Intermediate

  2. 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
    Intermediate

Core Topics

  • Clinical judgment 
  • Communication 
  • Evidence-based practice 
  • Professional 
  • Safety 

See WVC Nursing Handbook for exemplar definitions, exemplars, and examples utilized in the WVC Nursing CBC Curriculum