NUR 498: Professionalism In The Provision Of The Holistic Care 6 credits The 3-credit theory course analyzes the social, economic, and political context in which professional nurses provide holistic care. The course draws on the historical development and patterns of nursing education and practice to examine current professional developments in nursing and to provide a bridge to the future. Discussion focuses on trends and issues, as well as on research and concepts of effective leadership and management that impact on the provision of holistic care. Students are assisted in integrating beliefs, ideas, and attitudes into a personal philosophy of professional nursing. The 3-credit clinical component is a concentrated culminating practicum that involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating holistic nursing care for individuals, families, and groups in selected health care agencies. Students, in collaboration with their academic advisers, meet to determine the clinical focus in placement for this internship. A diversity of clinical settings is utilized in a variety of geographic locations. The practicum also includes experience in leadership/case management as a member of an interdisciplinary health care team. Weekly group discussions related to student clinical experiences are an essential element of this course is assisting students in their transition from student to graduate nurse.