NUR300_STUDENT_GUIDE

NUR 300 – Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Equips students for the transition to the role of the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse (RN).

Students examine how nursing and non-nursing theories, professional organizations, standards, and

guidelines are applied to nursing practice to improve healthcare delivery. Introduces students to the

program’s mission and philosophy and to the key concepts in the RN to BSN Program curriculum,

including: caring, professionalism, evidence-based practice, and collaboration. Students begin

development of an ePortfolio, which will be used throughout the program to describe their professional

practice, growth, and achievement of the program learning outcomes.

Association (6th ed.). Washington, DC.

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES

1. Describe the purpose and use of the Baccalaureate Essentials in professional nursing practice

and how they relate to the nursing program outcomes.

2. Compare elements of various nursing theories.

3. Critically analyze nursing and non-nursing theories for their application to clinical scenarios to

enhance clinical reasoning and decision making.

4. Evaluate the role of nursing theory in patient-centered care.

5. Initiate development of a professional portfolio that incorporates elements of the Baccalaureate

Essentials, relevant theories, and coursework exemplars to demonstrate the transition into the

alignment with professional nursing values.

9. Develop a professional development plan.

10. Communicate effectively in writing.

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NUR 300 – Transition to Baccalaureate Nursing Practice

WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

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