Course Description

Nursing 254b Professional Development I: The Nursing Profession

This course examines the professional practice of nursing. Emphasis is on professionalism, ethics, credentialling, legalities, rights, standards for practice, responsibility and accountability. The function of professional associations and organizations in relation to the maintenance and improvement of standards is explored.

Prerequisite: Completion of Year 1 of the Basic Nursing Program.
Corequisite: Registration in all courses required in Year 2 of the Basic Nursing Program.
3 lecture hours, half course.


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