Description
This course provides an introduction to the nature of professional nursing - the roles of the nurse in the health care system, the historical development of modern nursing, public images of nursing, ethical and legal parameters of nursing practice, and theoretical models of nursing practice. The nursing process as a tool for decision-making is examined. The nature and importance of research to the nursing profession is explored. Open to pre-nursing and nursing majors only. Pre-requisites: For nursing majors, the majority of the liberal studies and support courses should be completed.