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NURS 102-970 Introduction to Professional Nursing
Course Syllabus
Western Kentucky University
Course Description:
Introduction to the nursing experience. Topics include nursing history, current trends, nursing in
the health care delivery system, professional responsibilities, educational options, professional
organizations, certification and licensure issues.
Colonnade Explorations Learning Outcomes.
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences.
2. Apply knowledge, theories, and research methods, including ethical conduct, to analyze
problems pertinent to at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences.
3. Understand and demonstrate how at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences
conceptualizes diversity and the ways it shapes human experience.
4. Integrate knowledge of at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences into issues of
personal or public importance.
5. Communicate effectively using the language and terminology germane to at least one area
of the social and behavioral sciences.
NUR 102 Course Objectives.
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Discuss the historical foundations of nursing practice.
2. Discuss current trends and issues related to the profession of nursing.
3. Discuss the differences in educational levels and roles in nursing practice.
4. Compare the US health care and nursing educational system with those from other
industrialized nations.
5. Discuss the scope of nursing practice, as compared to the practice of related health care
professionals such as physicians, psychologists, physical therapists, etc.
6. Discuss the nursing code of ethics and standards of care of professional nursing.
Course Credit: 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENG 100
Course Completion: Students can take up to 15 weeks to complete this course, and you can have
up to 9 months to complete it as long as you do not have a financial aid deadline. However, this
course must be completed six weeks before class start date of the BSN Pre-licensure Nursing
Program.
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Evaluation:
Course grade will be determined by the following:
Quizzes (6 @15 points each) 90 Points*
Global Health Care Presentation 25 Points
APA style paper on Global Health Care 50 Points
Critical Thinking (CT) activities (4 @ 15 points each) 60 Points*
Exam I 50 Points
Exam II 50 Points
325 Points
*The lowest one score obtained on either a quiz or a CT assignment will be dropped. This is a
running calculation in Blackboard grade book so that it always shows your current grade with the
lowest dropped quiz or critical thinking activity grade. Note: you may not drop the Global Health
Care Presentation, APA paper on Global Health Care, Exam I, or Exam II.
Faculty contact information:
Lorraine Bormann, PhD, RN, MHA, CPHQ, FACHE
I prefer email correspondence at my email address:
There is a link on the Blackboard site to Email instructor.
Office: 270-745-3690 Cell: 270-779-7891 emergency only
Office location:
Medical Center – WKU Health Sciences Complex #2232
700 First Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Mailing address:
Western Kentucky University - School of Nursing
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11036
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1036
Attn: Dr. Lorraine Bormann
Office hours: I am available by email and usually respond within 24 hours.
Required Textbooks:
1. Finkelman, A. & Kenner, C. (2016). Professional nursing concepts: Competencies for quality
leadership. (3rd Ed.). Boston: Jones and Bartlett. ISBN: 978-1284067767
2. APA Publication Manual, 6th Edition (2009) 2nd printing or higher. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0559-2
Required Software:
MS Word (NOT MS WORKS) and Power Point. Free PDF writer software can be can be obtained
from http://www.cutepdf.com/ You will also find additional technical requirements and resources
available on the Technical Requirements Blackboard site. This site includes Blackboard training,
help with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, and other resources.
Grading:
Grading Scale:
100-91% = A
NURS 102-970 Introduction to Professional Nursing
Course Syllabus
Western Kentucky University
Course Description:
Introduction to the nursing experience. Topics include nursing history, current trends, nursing in
the health care delivery system, professional responsibilities, educational options, professional
organizations, certification and licensure issues.
Colonnade Explorations Learning Outcomes.
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Demonstrate knowledge of at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences.
2. Apply knowledge, theories, and research methods, including ethical conduct, to analyze
problems pertinent to at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences.
3. Understand and demonstrate how at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences
conceptualizes diversity and the ways it shapes human experience.
4. Integrate knowledge of at least one area of the social and behavioral sciences into issues of
personal or public importance.
5. Communicate effectively using the language and terminology germane to at least one area
of the social and behavioral sciences.
NUR 102 Course Objectives.
At the completion of this course, you will be able to:
1. Discuss the historical foundations of nursing practice.
2. Discuss current trends and issues related to the profession of nursing.
3. Discuss the differences in educational levels and roles in nursing practice.
4. Compare the US health care and nursing educational system with those from other
industrialized nations.
5. Discuss the scope of nursing practice, as compared to the practice of related health care
professionals such as physicians, psychologists, physical therapists, etc.
6. Discuss the nursing code of ethics and standards of care of professional nursing.
Course Credit: 3 hours
Prerequisites: ENG 100
Course Completion: Students can take up to 15 weeks to complete this course, and you can have
up to 9 months to complete it as long as you do not have a financial aid deadline. However, this
course must be completed six weeks before class start date of the BSN Pre-licensure Nursing
Program.
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Evaluation:
Course grade will be determined by the following:
Quizzes (6 @15 points each) 90 Points*
Global Health Care Presentation 25 Points
APA style paper on Global Health Care 50 Points
Critical Thinking (CT) activities (4 @ 15 points each) 60 Points*
Exam I 50 Points
Exam II 50 Points
325 Points
*The lowest one score obtained on either a quiz or a CT assignment will be dropped. This is a
running calculation in Blackboard grade book so that it always shows your current grade with the
lowest dropped quiz or critical thinking activity grade. Note: you may not drop the Global Health
Care Presentation, APA paper on Global Health Care, Exam I, or Exam II.
Faculty contact information:
Lorraine Bormann, PhD, RN, MHA, CPHQ, FACHE
I prefer email correspondence at my email address:
There is a link on the Blackboard site to Email instructor.
Office: 270-745-3690 Cell: 270-779-7891 emergency only
Office location:
Medical Center – WKU Health Sciences Complex #2232
700 First Avenue
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Mailing address:
Western Kentucky University - School of Nursing
1906 College Heights Blvd. #11036
Bowling Green, KY 42101-1036
Attn: Dr. Lorraine Bormann
Office hours: I am available by email and usually respond within 24 hours.
Required Textbooks:
1. Finkelman, A. & Kenner, C. (2016). Professional nursing concepts: Competencies for quality
leadership. (3rd Ed.). Boston: Jones and Bartlett. ISBN: 978-1284067767
2. APA Publication Manual, 6th Edition (2009) 2nd printing or higher. ISBN: 978-1-4338-0559-2
Required Software:
MS Word (NOT MS WORKS) and Power Point. Free PDF writer software can be can be obtained
from http://www.cutepdf.com/ You will also find additional technical requirements and resources
available on the Technical Requirements Blackboard site. This site includes Blackboard training,
help with Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, and other resources.
Grading:
Grading Scale:
100-91% = A
