NUR 312 Concepts of Nursing Theory

Concepts of Nursing Theory provides instruction on theory and reasoning in nursing. The significance of theory for nursing as a profession is explored, thus providing students with a foundation for professional nursing practice and research. This course provides an overview of theory, theory development, important nursing theories and nursing theorists, and a method for critiquing theory. Students are guided to develop a foundation of reasoning skills necessary to integrate knowledge, skills, values, meanings, and experiences into nursing practice. Required: Acceptance to the Nursing, Bachelor of Science program.