1) Describe the characteristics of the primary and secondary themes of the division of nursing and the role these concepts play in the development of a personal philosophy of nursing

1) Describe the characteristics of the primary and secondary themes of the division of nursing and the role these concepts play in the development of a personal philosophy of nursing.

2. Describe the nursing process as the basis of nursing practice.

3. Examine the past, present, and future image, roles and concepts of professional nursing

4. Identify the role of nursing research in establishing the scientific basis for nursing practice; also known as evidenced based practice.

5. Describe the components of leadership and systems-based professional nursing practice.

6. Define and begin to utilize critical thinking processes in collaborative problem-solving activities