NUR108 Transition to the Professional Nurse Role
Description
The knowledge and competencies in relation to the role of the Registered Professional Nurse is addressed in this content. Assignment, delegation, and supervision responsibilities of the Registered Professional Nurse are emphasized. Recognition of the Registered Professional Nurse role in collaboration with the various interprofessional healthcare providers is presented. Forces affecting the role of the Registered Professional Nurse such as nursing history, nursing organizations, regulatory agencies, ethics, law, technology, health care delivery systems and scope of practice are explored.
Prerequisites
NUR104 Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Safety, NUR105 Essentials of Nursing Care: Health Differences, ENG101 English Composition or ENG101A Advanced Composition, PSY235 Lifespan Developmental Psychology, SOC101 Introduction to Sociology, BIO115 Anatomy and Physiology I (NonLab), BIO116 Anatomy and Physiology II NonLab), BIO212 Microbiology, MAT101 Mathematics for Everyday Life or MAT114 Intermediate Algebra.
Sections
| Term Dates | Term & Duration | Format |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2026 to March 1, 2026 | Spring I - 8 Week | Online |
| March 2, 2026 to April 26, 2026 | Spring II - 8 Week | Online |
| May 4, 2026 to June 28, 2026 | Summer I - 8 Week | Online |
| June 29, 2026 to August 23, 2026 | Summer II - 8 Week | Online |
