Introduction to Nursing Practice

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Introduces the professional role of nursing and incorporates health and wellness practices that contribute to the development of resiliency. The history of nursing and current trends is explored. The wellness-illness continuum is explored to compare the four spheres of nursing care: health promotion/disease prevention, restorative care, chronic management, and supportive care processes across the lifespan. Emphasizes the development of essential study practices in preparation for the clinical phase of the nursing program. Required for Nursing majors. Course is open to non-Nursing majors with permission.