NUR 5550 - The Nurse in Academe: Issues in Higher Education

This course introduces the graduate nurse to the tripartite role of the faculty member in higher education. General issues such as tenure and promotion, self-governance, legalities and ethics of teaching, academic freedom, and the nature of scholarship as it relates to injury, integration, application and teaching are explored. Issues specific to nursing such as the dichotomous nature of nursing practice and higher education are also a major focus of discussion.

Credits: 3 SH