FOUNDATIONS OF PROFESSIONAL NURSING PRACTICE
Philosophical perspectives, theories, and standards are applied to the practice of professional nursing. Factors influencing nursing/healthcare delivery are analyzed. Professional communication and critical thinking skills are enhanced.
Prerequisites & course information
Requisites: Declared in Nursing (Collaborative Program) BSN Repeatable for Credit: No Last Taught: Fall 2026 Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of professional nursing practice, including participation on an interprofessional team. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Integrate nursing and interdisciplinary theories and philosophies into nursing practice. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Examine the important influence of historical, cultural, political, and economic influences on nursing practice and healthcare. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply ethical reasoning and professional values in nursing practice and healthcare. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate critical thinking and professional communication skills Audience: Undergraduate Learning Outcomes: 1. Demonstrate an understanding of professional nursing practice, including participation on an interprofessional team. Audience: Undergraduate 2. Integrate nursing and interdisciplinary theories and philosophies into nursing practice. Audience: Undergraduate 3. Examine the important influence of historical, cultural, political, and economic influences on nursing practice and healthcare. Audience: Undergraduate 4. Apply ethical reasoning and professional values in nursing practice and healthcare. Audience: Undergraduate 5. Demonstrate critical thinking and professional communication skills Audience: Undergraduate
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027