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PNR118 Contemporary Trends and Issues in Practical Nursing

This course presents an overview of the nursing profession to help prepare the student practical nurse to understand her/his role in today’s complex healthcare system. The course is designed to examine historical, philosophical, and contemporary trends and issues. Other major topics presented include ethical and legal aspects of nursing practice, the health care delivery system, cultural competence, and change, power and politics.

Credits

1

Prerequisite

Admission to PNR program and PNR101 and PNR114

Offered

Days, Hybrid, Spring only

Electives

  • OPEN - Open Elective