Fundamental Concepts of Practical Nursing

This course introduces the fundamental concepts of nursing practice in the care of adults and older adult patients/clients with well-defined healthcare concerns. Additionally, the course presents theory concepts underlying the development of the student's ethical and professional identity as a practical nurse, such as nursing judgment, collaboration, safety, quality patient-centered care, and will include nutrition, cultural diversity, societal influences and principles of teaching and learning. Professional communication, critical thinking, the nursing process and evidence-based nursing practices are taught. Psychomotor skills taught in the nursing laboratory, an integral component of the course, are expected to be applied to the care of patients/clients in the clinical setting.

Fall, Spring

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