(Traditional) This theory course introduces the student to art of professional baccalaureate nursing practice and introduces the major concepts of nursing as applied in the AB School of Nursing curriculum. These concepts include caring, patient-centered care, safety, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, the healthcare system, critical thinking/clinical reasoning, collaboration, informatics, leadership, and professionalism. The student begins to apply these concepts to nursing practice. The course also explores the history of professional practice through Benner's novice to expert theory. (Lecture 2; Clinical 0). Prerequisites: Admission to Nursing Program. Corequisites: NRSG 220 and NRSG 250. 08/23/2021-12/13/2021 Lecture Monday, Wednesday 09:00AM - 09:50AM, Myers Hall, Room 222