BHCLR FOUNDATIONS IN NURSING I

Catalog description

This course introduces students to the foundational principles and practices of nursing, with a focus on the integration of the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework and clinical judgment. Students will explore core nursing concepts, including patient safety, evidence-based practice, teamwork, communication, and professionalism, while developing the critical thinking and decision-making skills essential for delivering safe, effective care. Through a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on skills laboratory experiences, students will learn to apply these competencies in client care settings, ensuring high standards of care and fostering continuous improvement. Clinical judgment will be developed as students learn to assess patient conditions, prioritize care, interpret data, and make informed decisions that directly impact patient outcomes. This course consists of 4.4 theory credit hours (66 contact hours) and 0.77 skills laboratory credit hours (23 contact hours) for a total of 5 credit hours.