The philosophical, theoretical and ethical tenets of the nursing profession are essential components to understanding the professional nursing role. In this course students are introduced to the history, image and framework of nursing practice, self-regulation, nursing organizations, self-awareness and emotional intelligence, interprofessional collaboration, the nurse-client relationship, and professional communication.

Antirequisite(s): The former Nursing 1200W/X.

Prerequisite(s): Registration in the Compressed Time Frame BScN program.

Extra Information: 3 lecture hours.