This course focuses on the knowledge, attitudes, and skills needed by the student nurse to effectively transition to professional practice, providing and managing safe and effective care within health care systems. Emphasis is placed on the synthesis of various leadership roles and responsibilities expected of the novice professional nurse, such as care provider, care coordinator, manager, change agent, and member of interprofessional teams working collaboratively to ensure continuity of care to support culturally competent, safe, and effective care to individuals, families, groups, and communities. Theoretical perspectives will help guide students to cope with change, conflict, prioritization, delegation, and time management. This course will include a clinical component along with a seminar. Prerequisites: 705:428, 412, 414. Corequisites: 705:418, 414.
OPEN TO 2ND DEG L4 STUDENTS ONLY.