Critical Perspectives on Nursing Knowledge

3 credits · Undergraduate

This course provides an opportunity for students to review foundational nursing concepts and then engage in advanced application of those concepts within nursing practice, nursing research, and self-regulation contexts. The course also explores the impact of nursing knowledge evolution, and the factors and perspectives that can influence the development of professional identity. It encourages a critical analysis of trends in knowledge development and highlights the essential relationship between nursing knowledge formation and professional practice. Prerequisite(s): NURS 220-5 or permission of the Chair