NSG 3101 Nursing Theory

This course focuses on the transition from technical to professional nursing through the theoretical basis of nursing applied to the scope and standards of professional nursing practice. This fully online course includes 37.5 theory clock hours.

Division: Health Sciences
Department: Nursing
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: Yes

Prereqs: ENG 1201 and PSY 2200 and ALH 2220 and MAT 1450 and SOC 1101 and Restricted to Majors and Must hold valid RN license 

Outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of the evolution of the discipline of nursing, nursing science, and professional nursing practice.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the use of theory in evidence-based practice and research
  • Demonstrate understanding of how theoretical knowledge and evidence-based research contribute to how nursing theory can be applied to patient/health care delivery in a variety of settings.

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3