— Introduction to Nursing

Catalog description

Introduces students to the field of nursing. Students will learn about the History of Nursing, Scope of Practice/Law & Rule, Medical Ethics, Professionalism, Nursing Process, Health/Wellness, Communication, Time-Management and Prioritization, Evidence-Based Practice, and Clinical Judgment/Reasoning. Introductory skills of Vital signs, Intro to calculations, infection control, patient safety, Health Assessment, Sterile concepts, Medical Terminology, and Electronic Documentation. Students who successfully complete this course will be prepared to enter the first semester clinical course for the nursing programs. 'C' grade policy applies. Offered: Summer, Fall, Spring.