Description
This course introduces nursing and roles of the nurse in healthcare systems, as well as professional and client care concepts and health promotion concepts and theories. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to provide safe, quality care within the legal, ethical, political, social, global, and economic context of nursing. The theoretical foundation for basic nursing skills is presented, and the student is given an opportunity to practice and demonstrate these skills in laboratory settings. An introduction to the nursing process provides a decision-making framework to assist students in developing effective clinical judgment skills.
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program
Offered: Fall semester
(Five credit hours: 4 didactic; 1 lab)