- Fundamentals of Safety and Quality in Patient-Centered Care

Catalog description

This course is designed to introduce the student to the nursing process, basic nursing skills, safety, and the role of the nurse as a member of the interdisciplinary health-care team. Emphasis is placed on physiological and psychosocial factors and exposure to medication administration which contribute to holistic and safe patient-centered care. Students develop basic nursing skills through experiential laboratory, simulation and clinical experiences in the healthcare setting. The development of basic nursing skills includes: dosage calculation, proper administration techniques, and accurate documentation for adult and older adult patients. This course meets the Experiential Learning requirements.