NURS 497 - Current Issues in Professional Nursing

Units: 1
Discussion of a variety of current issues in nursing using Quality and Safety Education in Nursing as a framework. May include: violence in the workplace, opportunities in research and service, current research projects, healthcare needs of vulnerable populations.

Prerequisites: B.S. Nursing major.
Repeatability: May be repeated once for credit for a maximum of 2 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: On-ground, or Hybrid, or Online-Asynchronous.
Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Identify common professional or clinical issues unique to nursing.
Apply strategies to address common issues using Quality and Safety Education in Nursing as a framework.
Reflect on how issues impact student nurse’s current and future practice.