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Course Code and Number: NURS280
Course Title: TRANSITION TO THE PROFESSIONAL ROLE
Credits: 4 Cr.

Course Description:
Composed of lecture and seminar format, NURS 280 promotes the transition from a student to a graduate nurse by exploring current issues pertinent to the profession of nursing and trends in today's healthcare arena. Students learn content related to management and leadership issues for the associate degree nurse and care of complex patients (including complex childbearing, family, mental health and medical-surgical patients). Students gain experience in application of critical-thinking skills to complex clinical situations.

Prerequisites:
NURS 254 or NURS 255, PSYC 202, CIL 150 (for Mobility students); CPR certification. Corequisite: PHIL 200. Concurrent course: NURS 281.