NUR 412 - Issues and Trends in Nursing Practice, 3 credit hours

Prerequisite(s): NUR 312
48-theory hours, 0-lab hours, 0-clinical hours
In this course, nursing students will explore and understand their professional role in the health care environment while transitioning their professional practice from a nursing student to a licensed healthcare provider. In addition to focusing on the nurses’ role, issues and trends that affect healthcare and professional practice will be considered. Students will discuss how technology, interdisciplinary care, health disparities and social determinants of health affect healthcare outcomes.