Concepts of Adult Health Nursing 1 3 unit

Catalog description

This course presents fundamental concepts and leveled competencies necessary for safe, compassionate, patient-centered nursing care for a diverse adult patient population with well-defined healthcare concerns with a focus on elderly patients. The course continues as an introduction to foundational concepts related to professional practice such as the 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 are applied in various clinical settings.