Foundations of Nursing

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This course focuses on the principles, strategies, and procedures related to the practice of nursing. Students are introduced to the concepts of nursing, caring, client, health, and environment and are provided with opportunities to use the nursing process, develop effective communica- tion techniques, and practice psychomotor skills. Four hours of class and six hours of lab or clinical per week, or the equivalent. Pre- or co-requi- sites: NURS 3003, NURS 3103. (TBA) 3011-3 Simulation Practicum 3 This theory course focuses on the role of the professional nurse in the delivery of nursing care to clients across the lifespan to improve clinical judgment skills.