Fundamentals of Nursing

Catalog description

The course prepares the beginning nursing student with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (KSAs) to begin developing clinical judgement and nursing practice. The focus of the course is on patient safety and person focused care with the focus on assessment and planning as part of the nursing process. Additional focus on the transition of the student to the role of the BSN nurse in interprofessional environments of care and importance of personal self-care as a nurse is highlighted in the course. Prerequisite(s): SC 195 and SC 221 and SL 221 .