Fundamentals I Theory

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Class Hours: 3 Lab/Discussion: 0 Credits: 3 Prerequisite: Nursing majors only, BIOL 150 grade of “C” or better; ( CHEM 103 and CHEM 255 , or CHEM 101 and CHEM 102 , or CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 ); sophomore standing; or permission Corequisite: NURS 211 or permission Description: Introduces students to the nursing discipline, nursing process, professional standards, and values that are foundational to practice. Provides an overview of the various levels of healthcare services and the professional nursing role. Concepts for effective nurse-client relationships are examined including therapeutic communication, evidence-based nursing interventions, quality patient-centered care, and safe nursing practice.