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

Prerequisites
NURS2070 and NURS3170
Satisfies core
Social Science,Cultural Diversity

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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)

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Official evaluation summary

3.73 / 5

Based on 930 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Aimee Milliken
    Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.67/5
  • Donna Cullinan
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 4.34/5
  • Dorean Hurley
    Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.21/5
  • Mary Simonelli
    Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022, Fall 2021 · Official rating 3.98/5
  • Melissa Uveges
    Spring 2023 · Official rating 3.91/5
  • Richard Ross
    Spring 2025 · Official rating 4.61/5

Sections

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