Fundamentals and Medical- Surgical Nursing

Catalog description

This course introduces the nursing process and critical thinking and provides a foundation for nursing practice with a focus on health assessment skills using Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns. Concepts are examined from historical, educational, ethical, and legal viewpoints. Students consider gender, culture, ethnicity, sexuality, and age in relation to providing nursing care using therapeutic communication skills. Clinical competency is developed in acute-care and community settings by providing holistic adult and geriatric client care.