Knowledge and Identity for Nursing Practice

2 credits · School of Nursing

This course is the first in a series on the professional nursing role. The didactic course is designed to foster learner development of an identity for nursing practice. Learners will explore the influence of historical and theoretical foundations of nursing on contemporary professional nursing practice. Principles of person-centered nursing practice including legal accountability, nursing informatics, and ethical theories informing decision-making in nursing will be discussed. Learners will develop an understanding of responsibilities for personal health and well-being, capacity for leadership, and the role of the nurse within the interprofessional healthcare environment. The role of the nurse as educator will be explored with emphasis on learning theory and teaching strategies to enhance ongoing learning within the interprofessional healthcare team. [2]