Nursing Care of Adults I

Catalog description

This is a clinical course that provides an introduction to and application of the fundamental concepts that guide quality, safe, patient-centered, evidence-based nursing, centered on the Caritas philosophy when caring for diverse adult patient populations experiencing common health alterations. Students will apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes in the Nursing Learning Lab and clinical setting. The course also introduces content related to the nursing process, critical thinking, quality improvement, communication, information and technology, managing care, and professional, legal and ethical responsibilities of the nurse.