[ Skip Main Nav ]

University of Phoenix

http://www.phoenix.edu

Theories And Models Of Nursing Practice –

nur403

(3 credits)

This course is designed to focus baccalaureate students on the behaviors, attitudes, and values necessary for theory-based professional nursing practice. Concepts of professional nursing are presented within the unifying framework of Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring.
This undergraduate-level course is 5 weeks. To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
  • Essentials of Professional Nursing Practice

    • Identify personal and professional behaviors, attitudes, and values relating to patients and health care providers.
    • Discuss the scientific basis of nursing knowledge through the nursing process.
  • Integration of Theory Into Nursing Practice

    • Define the major concepts essential to nursing theories.
    • Identify the purpose and use of nursing diagnoses, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Nursing Philosophies, Models, and Theories

    • Define the relationship between nursing philosophies, models, and theories.
    • Examine the major nursing theories and their key concepts.
  • Watson’s Theory

    • Examine Watson’s theory in relation to behaviors, attitudes, and values of professional practice.
    • Integrate Watson’s theory in relation to patient or community care.
  • Development of Future Nursing Theory

    • Discuss the past, present, and future impact of nursing theory on nursing practice.

We're here to help

  • Request more information
  • Live Chat
  •  

Learn more today

Find out how we can help you meet your goals. Not all courses are available to residents of all states. Ask your Enrollment Advisor for details.

Loading...
It looks like you are using
Enhance your Phoenix.edu experience

You're using an older browser (a software program used to explore the web) which is not optimal for viewing the University of Phoenix website. Consider downloading a new browser to maximize your experience on this and other websites. Your new browser should display web pages properly, increase your web surfing speed and enhance your security.

©2006-2011 University of Phoenix, Inc. All rights reserved.