Description
Focuses on the basic care of adult clients. The student gains experiences with health alterations that require medical and/or surgical intervention. Emphasis is placed on the care of clients with alterations in selected body functions. Concepts of client centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, safety, informatics, systems-based practice, professionalism, and caring are integrated throughout the course. Clinical experiences provide the beginning student with opportunities to apply fundamental concepts and assist with safe client care of adults in a variety of settings.
(Five credit hours: 3 didactic, 1.5 clinical; .5 simulation)
Prerequisite: Admission to the nursing program and successful completion of all prerequisite courses or APC approval
Offered: Spring semester