Foundations of Nursing Care

Catalog description

This course introduces the student to foundational clinical concepts and the use of clinical judgement in nursing. The social, legal, ethical, cultural and interprofessional context of nursing practice is presented. Consideration is given to developing students’ self-awareness, the importance of reflective practice, and the ability to use oneself as a therapeutic tool. The nursing process is introduced and the application of evidence based therapeutic interventions and technologies in providing direct care to patients across the lifespan is used in promoting patient safety in an interprofessional health care environment.