NUR 201 Theoretical and Conceptual Foundations of Nursing

The course will offer an opportunity for graduate nursing students to explore the relationships between theory, research, practice and the philosophical dimensions of nursing. There is a scholarly exploration of the theoretical and conceptual models that influence the discipline of nursing. A historical view of the nursing profession will be presented and analyzed. The student will choose a theoretical framework upon which to design the graduate project. Prerequisite: Admission into the MSN program and NUR 203 (may be taken concurrently).