This initial course in the RN-BSN online program introduces the student to the conceptual basis of professional baccalaureate nursing using the knowledge, skills, and behaviors associated with the nursing process as venue for introducing the Program Student’s Learning Outcomes (PSLOs) and the A-B curriculum. The baccalaureate experience portion culminates in portfolio development providing a means to describe one’s current and potential practice. Student learning outcomes provide a framework pertaining to quality evidence-based nursing care, environment, critical thinking, interprofessional communication/collaboration, leadership, informatics and professional ethical and legal practice. The course incorporates therapeutic communication, mental health, family and transcultural considerations. (3 semester hours).
