Conceptual Foundations of Nursing

Catalog description

This fundamental course provides a foundation for nursing practice. It is designed to help the student apply scientific principles from general education courses to focused concept- based nursing practice. This course serves as a basis for utilizing the nursing process to plan, implement and evaluate client care. Emphasis is placed on fundamental concepts such as adherence, clinical judgement, communication, evidence, fluid and electrolytes, elimination, gas exchange, development across the lifespan, infection, thermoregulation, spirituality, safety, sensory perception, collaboration, patient education, pain, nutrition, tissue integrity, and mobility. A variety of teaching methods along with supervised practice on campus and in community facilities are utilized to develop skills in individualized care as a beginning member of the nursing team. Students will begin to use basic research skills and informatics to create an evidence-based project. Fee required.