This course introduces the nurse's legal scope of practice and ethical responsibility to provide professional nursing care. The Professional Standards and the CNA Code of Ethics are the guides for safe practice and continued professional growth. Relational inquiry, therapeutic relationships, collaboration, group dynamics, and relational skills are emphasized for effective professional communication.
Prerequisites
Course type
This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.
- – Introduction to professional nursing organizations – Ethical practice – Competencies for effective collaboration – Inquiry as a form of action – Relational consciousness – Nursing obligations – the 5 C's – Effective Communication Process – Introduction to Nursing research and evidence-informed practice – Therapeutic relationships – Theoretical foundations of nursing – Program philosophy & VCC framework for healing and health promotion
Course schedules
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How to take this course
This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.
Contact us
If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].
† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.