NUR 310 Transitions to Professional Nursing

Lecture Hours: 6
Lab Hours: 0
Credits: 6

Provides an opportunity for professional nurses to enhance their practice and improve eligibility for graduate nursing education program. Includes an overview of the engagement of students in an online environment and builds on the prior education and clinical experiences of the RN.

Prerequisite: Completion of Associate Degree in Nursing (AAS or AS), Unemcumbered registered nurse license in the state of Oregon.
Student Learning Outcomes:

Examine the roles and competencies of the baccalaureate-prepared registered nurse in diverse practice settings.
Create a professional development plan embraching the value of lifelong learning and participation in professional activities.
Use evidence-based nursing literature to promote change in practice in the healthcare setting.
Examine strategies that nurses can employ to better meet professional and ethical standards of practice.
Analyze components of an organizational culture of safety and its effect on patient outcomes.
Analyze the impact of informatics and healthcare technologies in providing patient-centered care
Demonstrate scholarly written communication congruent with professional nursing standards.

Content Outline

Introduction to the roles of baccalaureate-prepared nurses
Professional and ethical standards in nursing practice
Lifelong learning and professional development
Introduction to evidence-based practice
Implementing evidence-based practice
Organizational culture and patient safety
Leading and advocacy in nursing
Informatics and healthcare technology
Ethical considerations in nursing technology
Patient-centered care in diverse populations
Leadership in healthcare systems
The future of the nursing practice