Foundations of Nursing Practice

Catalog description

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to provide basic nursing care to adult individuals. Evidence-based principles and concepts of nursing will be covered including the nursing process, communication skills, physical assessment and the performance of nursing skills, and infection control. Students will apply principles and concepts of nursing interventions to patient care scenarios. Students will also learn about legal and ethical considerations in nursing practice and cultural competence in delivering patient care across the continuum of care.