Concepts of Nursing I

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This course utilizes the art and science of nursing, including the principles of the nursing process, QSEN competencies, and the NCSBN test plan to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the care of patients with basic health alterations. Some concepts include elimination, perfusion, gas exchange, cognition, coping, glucose and intracranial regulation. Students will gain knowledge in pharmacology related to specific disease processes. The clinical portion of the course continues the practice and application of assessment, communication, and select psychomotor skills in practice settings focusing on patients with basic health care needs.This course utilizes the art and science of nursing, including the principles of the nursing process, QSEN competencies, and the NCSBN test plan to acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the care of patients with basic health alterations. Some concepts include elimination, perfusion, gas exchange, cognition, coping, glucose and intracranial regulation. Students will gain knowledge in pharmacology related to specific disease processes.The clinical portion of the course continues the practice and application of assessment, communication, and select psychomotor skills in practice settings focusing on patients with basic health care needs.