Title: Module 1: Introduction
Course: NUR 1008C Transition to Prof Nursing > Section: Module 1

Many individuals have contributed to nursing through the years. Nursing has evolved as an organized profession. Areas of nursing practice continue to be diverse. The nurse must understand various delivery systems, types of nursing, standards of practice, and have an appreciation for client’s health, wellness, and illness.

Objectives

Upon completion of this module, the student will be able to:
- Discuss historical factors influencing the development of nursing.
- Identify the purpose of nurse practice acts and standards for nursing practice.
- Describe the various health care delivery systems.
- Differentiate community based nursing, home health nursing from traditional institutional based nursing.
- Differentiate health, wellness, and illness.

Readings

- Text B Potter & Perry - Chapter 1,2,3,4