Course Description
NR513 focuses on the development of the professional nursing role at the graduate level. Emphasis is placed on nursing theory, professional identity, leadership development, ethical decision-making, time management, scholarly writing, and interprofessional collaboration. Students explore the evolution of nursing practice while strengthening skills necessary for advanced practice and lifelong professional growth.
Course Goals
Upon completion of NR513, students will be able to:
Analyze nursing theories and apply the nursing metaparadigm to professional practice
Strengthen professional identity and role development as a graduate-prepared nurse
Demonstrate effective time management and organizational strategies
Apply ethical principles to complex nursing situations
Develop scholarly writing skills using appropriate APA formatting
Engage in collaborative dialogue to enhance professional growth
Course Modules and Assignments
NR513 Collaboration Café Nursing Theory and the Nursing metaparadigm
NR513 Discussion Module 2: Reflection | Part 1
NR513 Discussion Module 2: Reflection | Part 2
NR513 Assignments Module 2: Time Management Assignment
NR513- Assignment Module 3: Scholarly Paper – Phase 1
NR513 Discussion Module 4: Collaboration Café
NR513 Assignment Module 5: Scholarly Paper – Phase 2
NR513 Discussion Module 6: Collaboration Café
NR513 Assignment Module 7: Ethical Reflection
NR513 Discussion Module 8: Collaboration Café
Key Concepts Covered
Nursing theory and theoretical frameworks
The nursing metaparadigm (person, environment, health, nursing)
Professional role transition and leadership development
Ethical principles in nursing practice
Scholarly writing and APA formatting
Time management and organizational strategies
Interprofessional collaboration
Professional advocacy
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