WELCOME NURSING 100 Introduction to nursing practice Shirley

Shirley Oberg MSN RN ◦ Nurse for 39 years!!!! ◦ Work history ◦ ◦

Course Description NUR 100 “…course introduces the student to the professional nursing role from

Class Expectations: ◦ Be on task ◦ Be on time ◦ Participate ◦ Proactive

Classroom Expectations: 1. Students are expected to show professionalism and courtesy in their behavior

Class Agenda Week 1 ØWELCOME! ØCalendar discussion- Joell Goff ØWHY do you want to

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WELCOME! NURSING 100 Introduction to nursing practice

Shirley Oberg MSN RN ◦ Nurse for 39 years!!!! ◦ Work history ◦ ◦ ◦ ◦ Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Surgical services (Endoscopy) Clinical Research nurse Staff educator/program director Med/Surg Nurse residency/Assistant nurse manager Adjunct faculty Utah Career College Nurse manager- med/surg, Endoscopy (13 years!) Didactic teacher/clinical instructor Ameritech College of Nursing ◦ Education ◦ ◦ LPN Weber State College ADN Weber State College BSN University of Phoenix MSN University of Phoenix

Course Description NUR 100 “…course introduces the student to the professional nursing role from historical, social, legal-ethical, political, economic, theoretical, and cultural perspectives. Students will be introduced to the concept of holistic nursing as defined by the American Holistic Nurses Association as well as the nursing process, roles of the professional nurse, settings for the practice of nursing, and the application of Maslow’s hierarchy to the determination of priority client needs. Coursework will include an overview of nursing as a profession, the economics and regulatory issues in nursing and healthcare. ” (Nursing syllabus: NUR 100 Introduction to Nursing Practice)

Class Expectations: ◦ Be on task ◦ Be on time ◦ Participate ◦ Proactive ◦ Academic honesty ◦ Professional courtesy “Students are being prepared to enter a professional healthcare environment with all the necessary skills, and dispositions to demonstrate the behavior expected by clinical, fieldwork, or externship sites and by prospective employers. ” Ameritech Professional Student Behavior (pg. 36)

Classroom Expectations: 1. Students are expected to show professionalism and courtesy in their behavior toward the teaching staff…and fellow students. 2. Expected to be on task and engaged in the dynamics of the classroom. 3. Communication processes include: in class discussions, use of your Ameritech College email. This includes communication about assignments, course questions, and any questions to the instructor. 4. Students are expected to check email at least once a week- students are solely responsible for any missed communication. 5. Personal Appearance: Students are required to wear a uniform and follow dress standards while attending college.

Class Agenda Week 1 ØWELCOME! ØCalendar discussion- Joell Goff ØWHY do you want to become a nurse? Discussion ØTypes of Learners- discussion/ survey ØSyllabus Review ØIN- Class quiz (work together) ØDismiss excited to be in Nursing 100!