NU-204: Nursing and Societal Forces, Writing Intensive

Course, prefix, number, & title: NU-204 Nursing and Societal Forces, Writing Intensive

Hours (Class, recitation, Laboratory, studio): 3 class hours

Credits: 3

Pre-requisites (if any): NU-201 (completed with grade of C or better)

Co-requisites (if any): NU-202

Course Description in college catalog:

This course will explore health care issues and concerns through the integration of knowledge from nursing, social, and political sciences. The legal, political, and ethical parameters of nursing will be examined within the framework of the wellness/ illness continuum. Strategies for the resolution of societal issues and concerns, which impact nursing and the health care delivery system, will be analyzed. This is a Writing Intensive course.

Academic programs for which this course serves as a requirement or an elective:

A.A.S. Nursing

A.A.S./B.S. QCC/Hunter Dual/Joint Degree Program in Nursing

A.A.S./B.S. QCC/School of Professional Studies Dual/Joint Degree Program in Nursing

A.A.S./B.S. QCC/York Dual/Joint Degree Program in Nursing

Competencies:

1. Professionalism

2. Safety

3. Assessment

4. Patient-Centered Care

5. Teamwork and Collaboration

6. Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)

7. Quality Improvement (QI)

8. Informatics

Program-specific outcomes

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the program the graduate will:

1. Demonstrate professional and ethical behaviors consistent with the standards of practice and regulatory frameworks of the registered professional nurse.
2. Provide safe, effective and competent nursing care.
3. Assess patient in a culturally sensitive manner.
4. Provide patient-centered nursing care.
5. Participate in collaborative relationships with members of the interdisciplinary team, the patient, and the patient's support persons.
6. Utilize evidence based healthcare information to provide nursing care.
7. Improve healthcare by incorporating quality improvement initiatives.
8. Utilize information and technology to communicate, mitigate error, and support decision-making.

Academic Integrity policy (department or College):
Academic honesty is expected of all students. Any violation of academic integrity is taken extremely seriously. All assignments and projects must be the original work of the student or teammates. Plagiarism will not be tolerated. Any questions regarding academic integrity should be brought to the attention of the instructor. The following is the Queensborough Community College Policy on Academic Integrity: "It is the official policy of the College that all acts or attempted acts that are violations of Academic Integrity be reported to the Office of Student Affairs. At the faculty member's discretion and with the concurrence of the student or students involved, some cases though reported to the Office of Student Affairs may be resolved within the confines of the course and department. The instructor has the authority to adjust the offender's grade as deemed appropriate, including assigning an F to the assignment or exercise or, in more serious cases, an F to the student for the entire course." Read the University's policy on Academic Integrity opens in a new window.

Disabilities
Any student who feels that he or she may need an accommodation based upon the impact of a disability should contact the Office of Accessibility Services in Science Building, Room S-132, 718-631-6257, to coordinate reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. You can visit the Office of Accessibility Services website.