NURS 2221: Professional Growth II: Nurses as Advocates and Educators
| Course Format | Lecture 4.0 h + Seminar 0.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h |
| Credits | 3.0 |
Course Description
This course continues to introduce participants to the profession of nursing. The focus will be on building on the concepts of Professional Growth I and Philosophy 1105, including a critical examination, within the context of Registered Nurses' scope of practice as defined by the BCCNM, of the ethical, legal, economic, political issues and trends that impact nursing and the current health care delivery systems. Knowledge translation and the evidence-informed practice approach continues to be explored. Theoretical concepts of teaching and learning to promote health and healing with individuals, families, and groups will also be explored. Further development of a culture of scholarship and leadership is emphasized.
Students will receive credit for only one of NURS 2121, 2220, or 2221.
Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Prerequisite(s): A minimum "C+" grade in all of the following: BIOL 3192, NURS 2209, 2260, and 2261; and an "S" grade in NURS 2263.
Corequisite(s): NURS 3130, 3160, 3162, and 4122.
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