Nursing Concepts 1A

Catalog description

Course introduces the student to professional nursing practice and health promotion that recognizes patient preferences, culture and values. The course helps students to develop concepts of nursing care. The nursing process and role of the registered nurse are emphasized as students assist patients to maintain and promote health. Students will develop therapeutic communication, perform health and physical assessments, and demonstrate basic nursing skills. Students will examine evidence based practice (EBP) nursing standards with a focus on safety. Nursing skills are taught in the nursing lab and the college’s Simulation Hospital, and implemented in health care facilities.