RNUR 2070 - Nursing Trends and Transitions
Academic Division: Health Sciences
Academic Discipline: Registered Nursing
Assistant Dean: Leesa Cox, MBA, PTA
1 Credit(s)
A study of the complex processes that occur and influence the student’s transition into nursing practice. Reality shock, the changing healthcare delivery system, as well as legal and ethical responsibilities and issues are included. The role of health care organizations as they relate to the practice of nursing is covered. The nurse’s role in the political arena is explored. Delegation as an integral part of nursing care delivery is examined. Requirements for initial and continued licensure and employee expectations are included. Semesters available: Day - Sp UG
1 Lecture Hour(s);
Required Prerequisite Course(s): Take RNUR 1070 or RNUR 1125
College Wide Outcomes
| College-Wide Learning Outcome |
Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met |
| Communication – Written |
Discussion Board Post/Response- Week 1-5, 7-11,13 Communication – Written VALUE Rubric |
| Communication – Speech |
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| Intercultural Knowledge and Competence |
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| Critical Thinking |
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| Information Literacy |
Information Literacy VALUE Rubric |
| Quantitative Literacy |
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Student Learning Outcomes for Course
Program Outcomes:
I. Demonstrates critical thinking in the role of the nurse as provider, manager of care, and member of the discipline of nursing.
II. Integrates the nursing process to meet basic human needs of individuals or groups with common health issues in a variety of settings.
III. Safely performs technical procedures using judgment based on knowledge of biopsychosocial principles.
IV. Establishes therapeutic relationships with patients and families as an integral part of nursing care.
V. Facilitates cooperative interpersonal relationships with co-workers as a member of the health care team.
VI. Assumes responsibility for self-direction in the on-going process of learning.
VII. Incorporates knowledge of ethical and legal responsibilities and individual limitations in nursing practice.
Following each Course Outcome, the relating Program Outcome is indicated by a Roman numeral(s)
| Outcomes |
Assessments – How it is met & When it is met |
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1.0 Explore nursing’s present status in the social order.
(I, VII)
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Online discussion/response - Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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2.0 Compare the A.N.A.’s code of ethics to individual
activities in the practice of nursing.
(VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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3.0 Identify legal constraints and freedoms that affect
the practice of the Registered Nurse.
(VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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4.0 Explain the role of the State Board of Nursing.
(VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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5.0 Differentiate the purpose and activities of major
nursing organizations.
(VI, VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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6.0 Discuss professional and educational choices
open to the graduate nurse; the requirements and
opportunities for expanded and traditional roles.
(VI, VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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7.0 State reasons why the political process is relevant
to nurses, nursing, and health care.
(VI, VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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8.0 Describe ways an individual nurse or group of
nurses could affect the political process.
(VI, VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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9.0 Use appropriate resources, current literature, and
other educational experiences as a means to
increase knowledge about the practice of nursing.
(I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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10.0 Describe the changing health care delivery
system.
(VI)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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11.0 Compare types of nursing care delivery systems
and the various roles of the nurses within these
systems.
(VI)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15; Assessment #1 Week 7; Assessment #2 Week 15 |
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12.0 Investigate valid employer expectations.
(V, VI)
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Online discussion/response Week 2 & 3 Assessment #2 Week 15 Resume assignment - Week 3 |
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13.0 Identify the component parts of a letter of
application, resume, and a letter of resignation.
(VI)
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Online discussion/response – Week 3 Resume assignment - Week 3 |
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14.0 Complete a personal resume= in preparation for
seeking employment.
(VI)
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Resume assignment - Week 3 |
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15.0 Identify steps for application for licensure and
maintaining licensure.
(VI, VII)
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Online discussion/response Week 1-7, 9-15 NCLEX and Board of Nursing Applications |
Standard Grading Scale
93-100 A
90 - 92 A-
87- 89 B+
83 - 86 B
80 -82 B-
77- 79 C+
73 - 76 C
70 -72 C-
67- 69 D+
63 - 66 D
60 -62 D-
00- 59 F
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