2.00 Credits
Emphasis is on role transition to RN, the nursing process as well as the role and competencies of the associate degree nurse. Concepts will include; nursing scope of practice, holistic assessment, clinical decision making, collaboration, communication, managing care, teaching and learning, accountability, advocacy, ethics, evidence-based practice, legal issues, quality improvement and safety. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Develop individualized goal-oriented care that supports the patients rights, dignity and autonomy. 2. Utilize critical thinking and evidence to provide safe, quality care. 3. Employ therapeutic communication with patients, families and members of the health care team. 4. Discuss the influence of a patients cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds in the planning of care. 5. Apply legal and ethical standards of nursing to course assignments and activities. Course fee required. Prerequisite: Admission to the Utah Tech University Paramedic to RN Program (AAS). Corequisite: NURS 2025. FA, SP