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NU 200 - History and Theories of Nursing

3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
This course provides an overview of nursing from a historical as well as present day perspective. The concepts of nursing, person, environment and health are examined. World events are addressed with a focus on American history and the advances in American nursing. Conceptual frameworks, nursing theories, trends and issues, and professional nursing practice are explored. (prereq: none)
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Identify the basic components of theory and the hierarchy of nursing knowledge (Level 1, History)
• Discuss the meaning of the four concepts in relationship to selected conceptual frameworks and nursing theories (Level 1, History)
• Critically reflect on one’s personal definition of the concepts of nursing, person, environment, and health (Level 1, History and Critical Thinking)
• Communicate verbally and in writing thoughts and ideas regarding the history and theories of nursing (Level 1, Communication)
• Demonstrate responsibility and accountability for learning (Level 1, Life-long Learning)
• Explore the role of the nurse throughout history (Level 1, Professional Role and History)
• Use nursing literature to gain a historical perspective of the nursing profession (Level 1, Knowledge Development)
Course Topics
• MSOE School of Nursing Conceptual Framework
• Philosophies and Theories in Nursing
• History of Nursing and Health
• American Nursing
• Nursing Metaparadigm
• Nursing in the Future
Coordinator
Sherrill Leifer


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