3.00 Credits
Introduces the role of a professional nurse with a baccalaureate degree. Conceptual foundations including nursing theories, healthcare systems, application of evidence-based practice, informatics and the components of safety, quality and leadership in nursing practice are presented. Students are prepared to move on to additional nursing coursework. Prerequisites: Current RN license or concurrent enrollment in WY ADN education program or graduate of WY ADN education program; NURS 3005 or concurrent enrollment.