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Undergraduate spring application deadline is December 1 for spring term.

NURS 301 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice

This course examines the foundations for the identity and practice of professional nursing with emphasis on the values and theoretical perspectives that support practice. Theoretical frameworks from nursing and other disciplines will be introduced with emphasis on holism, equity, anti-racism and social justice. Theories will be critiqued, analyzed, and applied.

Special information

Prerequisites: Admission to RN-BSN program. Co-requisites NURS 302.
2 Undergraduate credits

Effective May 3, 2023 to present

Learning outcomes

General

  • Identify critical values of professional nursing, including holism, equity, anti-racism, and social justice.
  • Demonstrate critical analysis and application of selected theories to the clinical decision-making process.
  • Apply theory-based holistic care that addresses issues of social justice and equity.
  • Reflect on metacognition in teaching/learning.

Summer 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice Palmborg, Michelle Dominique Books for NURS-301-50 Summer 2024 Course details for NURS-301-50 Summer 2024

Fall 2024

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice Palmborg, Michelle Dominique Books for NURS-301-50 Fall 2024 Course details for NURS-301-50 Fall 2024
51 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice Palmborg, Michelle Dominique Books for NURS-301-51 Fall 2024 Course details for NURS-301-51 Fall 2024

Spring 2025

Section Title Instructor books eservices
50 Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Practice Palmborg, Michelle Dominique Books for NURS-301-50 Spring 2025 Course details for NURS-301-50 Spring 2025