NSG203 — The Registered Nurse in Contemporary Society
Prepares the student to make the transition into the role of the professional nurse by critically examining leadership, management, contemporary practice issues, and the nursing licensure process. The professional role of the nurse is explored from a contemporary, historical, economic, and political perspective. Emphasis is placed on viewing issues from a global perspective with consideration of the social determinants of health and health disparities when caring for underrepresented and vulnerable populations. Students are expected to read critically and analytically on topics that impact nurses in contemporary practice settings. Students continue to build a caring professional identity as they learn the legal and ethical components of nursing licensure and the process to prepare and apply for NCLEX -RN.