Week 8 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Describe the structure and functions of various types of healthcare organizations and delivery systems in the United States. Compare and contrast different healthcare delivery models (e.g., acute care, ambulatory, long-term care, community/public health, and managed care). Explain the nurse’s role and […]

Week 7 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Describe the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics for Nurses and its nine provisions. Apply ethical principles (autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice, fidelity, and veracity) to nursing practice. Differentiate between ethical and legal issues in healthcare. Analyze an ethical dilemma using […]

Week 6 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Define evidence-based practice (EBP) and explain its importance in professional nursing. Describe the five steps of the EBP process. Formulate a focused clinical (PICO) question. Differentiate levels of evidence and identify appropriate sources for nursing practice. Begin to appraise the quality […]

Week 5 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Describe the five steps of the nursing process (ADPIE) and their interrelationships. Differentiate between the nursing process and medical decision-making. Explain the components and purpose of clinical judgment models in nursing practice. Apply the nursing process and beginning clinical judgment skills […]

Week 4 Learning Objectives By the end of this week, students will be able to:Define professional identity formation in nursing and distinguish it from role socialization. Describe the stages and processes of professional socialization into the nursing profession. Identify factors that influence the development of a professional nursing identity (personal, educational, clinical, and societal). Critically […]