Fundamentals and Medical-Surgical Nursing I

Catalog description

This course provides a foundation upon which students build their role as a professional nurse. Nursing concepts are examined from historical, educational, ethical, and legal perspectives. Assessment and basic nursing skills needed to provide care for adults with predictable outcomes in order to promote and restore health are introduced. Critical thinking, nursing process, and nursing judgement are identified as the foundation of professional nursing practice. Geriatric and multicultural considerations are explored in relationship to providing nursing care while utilizing effective communication skills. Course concepts enable students to acquire knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to function within the role of nurse as the professional provider of patient centered care, professional member within the discipline, professional member of a healthcare team, and patient safety advocate. The course includes theory, lab, and clinical components.