NURS 4264 Actualizing the Role of Professional Nurse
Prepares students to transition into the role of the professional nurse. Responsibilities associated with assuming the role of a professional are explored in relation to furthering individual and social good. Contemporary health care policies and economic pressures are examined for their influence on the delivery of quality patient care. Current ethical and legal standards are highlighted and students are encouraged to reflect on how biases and prejudices influence the provision of patient care. Focus is placed on recognizing and addressing injustices in health care access and quality, which is essential to actualizing the role of professional nurse.
Course overview
- Department
- Nursing
- School
- CSON
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Offered
- Every Fall, Every Spring
Catalog details
Requirements fulfilled
- Nursing B.S.: Senior Year, Semester II (Typical Plan of Study for Class of 2019 and Forward)
- Humanities, Health, and Culture: Minor Requirements (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)
- University Core: Cultural Diversity (All undergraduates)
- University Core: Social Science (All undergraduates)
Course evaluations
- Course rating
- 3.73 / 5 · Very Good
- Instructor rating
- 4.19 / 5 · Very Good
- Terms evaluated
- 10
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 44 of 53 |
| Spring 2026 | Mary Simonelli | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 44 of 53 |
| Fall 2025 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 40 of 43 |
| Fall 2025 | Mary Simonelli | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 40 of 43 |
| Spring 2025 | Aimee Milliken | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 41 of 50 |
| Spring 2025 | Richard Ross | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 41 of 50 |
| Fall 2024 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 38 of 43 |
| Fall 2024 | Mary Simonelli | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 38 of 43 |
| Spring 2024 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 47 of 55 |
| Spring 2024 | Mary Simonelli | 3.5 | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4–6 hrs/week | 47 of 55 |
| Fall 2023 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 33 of 42 |
| Fall 2023 | Mary Simonelli | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 1–3 hrs/week | 33 of 42 |
| Spring 2023 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.6 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 54 of 61 |
| Spring 2023 | Mary Simonelli | 3.6 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 54 of 61 |
| Spring 2023 | Melissa Uveges | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 4–6 hrs/week | 54 of 61 |
| Fall 2022 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 42 of 49 |
| Fall 2022 | Mary Simonelli | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 1–3 hrs/week | 42 of 49 |
| Spring 2022 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.7 | 4.6 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 38 of 55 |
| Spring 2022 | Dorean Hurley | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 38 of 55 |
| Spring 2022 | Mary Simonelli | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4–6 hrs/week | 38 of 55 |
| Fall 2021 | Donna L Cullinan | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 42 of 50 |
| Fall 2021 | Mary Simonelli | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 4.3 | 1–3 hrs/week | 42 of 50 |
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Instructors
Sections
- Section 01
- Section 01