NURS 151 — NURS-151 5.5 Units Nursing Fundamentals
The beginning in a series of courses that sets the framework for understanding and practicing the art and science of nursing which includes the nursing process, critical thinking, clinical reasoning, patient centered care, legal and ethical standards, professionalism, effective professional communication, teamwork and collaboration, evidence based practice/informatics, and the reduction of risk potential. Also included is review of basic nursing skills from the nursing prospective initially learned as a CNA, in addition to more advanced nursing skills that will be used in practice throughout the program.