NSG-212: Professional Transitions

School
Health and Human Services
Division
Nursing
Department
Nursing
Academic Level
Undergraduate
Course Subject
Nursing
Course Number
212
Course Title
Professional Transitions
Credit Hours
1.00
Instructor Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Student Contact Hours Per Semester
16.00 (for 15-week classes)
Grading Method
A-E
Pre-requisites
NSG-202, NSG-217, and NSG-218 with minimum grade of C.
Co-requisites
NSG-209 or Nursing Department permission.
Catalog Course Description

Continues to examine the role of the professional nurse within today's health care environment. Presents how to use previously developed critical thinking skills, in a systematic, problem solving way, as a framework for providing safe and effective care within this environment. Focuses on how to effectively and efficiently transition into the role of entry-level Associate Degree Registered Nurse and the development of professional identity.

Goals, Topics, and Objectives

Core Course Topics
  1. Caring
  2. Clinical Decision Making
  3. Communication
  4. Culture
  5. Diversity
  6. Evidence Based Practice
  7. Health
  8. Illness
  9. Safety
  10. Wellness
  11. Advocacy
  12. Collaboration
  13. Ethics
  14. Health Care Systems
  15. Health Policy
  16. Informatics
  17. Leadership and Management
  18. Legal
  19. Professionalism
  20. Quality Improvement
Core Course Learning Objectives (Separated)
  1. Select evidence based research to improve system outcomes within health care environment.
  2. Choose effective strategies to communicate and collaborate with members of the health care team including the use of technology and informatics in the delivery of safe and effective care.
  3. Analyze the nursing process and standards of care as applied to the health care system.
  4. Illustrate an understanding of culturally competent care using the professional nursing values of legal, ethical and caring behaviors within the health care system.
  5. Demonstrate critical thinking and clinical reasoning to make sound clinical judgments in situations characterized by ambiguity and uncertainty.
  6. Explore the role of the advocate for the adult client within the health care system to facilitate the client's autonomy and full partnership in care.
General Information

The first ten topics are core concepts reinforced across the curriculum.

Assessment and Requirements

Assessment of Academic Achievement

Assessments of academic achievement may include, but are not limited to discussion forums, written assignments, research papers, case studies, and multiple choice testing.

Outcomes

Satisfies Wellness Requirement
No

Approval Dates

Effective Term
Winter 2025
ILT Approval Date
AALC Approval Date
Curriculum Committee Approval Date
Review Semester
Winter 2025