Fundamentals for Nursing 6 unit

Catalog description

This course focuses on fundamental concepts necessary for safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for a diverse patient population with well-defined healthcare concerns with a focus on elderly patients. The course offers an introduction to foundational concepts related to professional practices such as legal and ethical responsibilities of the Registered Nurse. The student also uses clinical judgment applied to nursing practice. Select nursing skills are taught in the skills laboratory; theory and skills re applied in various clinical settings.