Description
This course provides the student with an expanded understanding of nursing through the WVJC nursing philosophy and core characteristics of caring empathy, clinical judgment, therapeutic communication, acceptance of diversity, and interpreter and provider of learning. Embracing lifelong learning and nursing roles as leaders and professional team members are emphasized. Historical and contemporary perspectives are presented and used to develop competencies necessary to the practice of professional nursing in complex healthcare organizations. Students will use self-reflection to assess personal strengths as problem solvers, change agents, critical thinkers, and leaders.
Program