NAD 220 - Professional Issues

Credit(s): 2
Lecture/Lab Contact Hours: 2, 0

This course facilitates the transition of the student to the role of a professional nurse at the entry level and will prepare the students to take the NCLEX-RN licensing examination. Emphasis is placed on contemporary issues and management concepts, as well as developing the skills of delegation, conflict management, and leadership. Legal and ethical issues are discussed with a focus on personal accountability and responsibility. Standards of practice and the significance of functioning according to state regulations and statutes are analyzed. Strategies for planning a career and advancing the profession of nursing will be emphasized. Students will develop a professional portfolio demonstrating professional growth and assisting in their career development. Minimum grade of “C” is required in order to pass this course.
Applicable toward graduation at Sandburg where program structure permits:
Degree or Certificate: AAS, AGS, and Certificates where applicable. (1.2)

Offered: Spring
Prerequisite(s): Take NAD 200 and NAD 205 with a grade of C or better in order to progress in the program. Take NAD 210 with a minimum grade of C in order to progress in the program.
General Education: Not Applicable