Nurs Skill Development

Catalog description

This initial course provides the student with the fundamental skills for NURS practice. Concepts focus on human beings and their responses to the environment. The CONTum of wellness is introduced in NURS 100. Foundational concepts related to the NURS process are identified and defined. Special emphasis is placed on the development of basic communication skills, client physical and psychoSOCI assessment and specific NURS skills related to NURS interventions. Clinical experiences are provided in the NURS skills laboratory and in non-acute client care settings. Fee required. Prerequisite: BIO 212. Offered: F, Sp, Su.