NURS3309 — Fundamentals of Nursing Theory
This course introduces the history, concepts, and theories of contemporary professional nursing. The UAPB Nursing Department of Nursing Conceptual framework is introduced. The course emphasizes these tenants and their role in assisting beginning students to develop critical thinking and clinical reasoning skills. The nursing process and the principles of evidence based practice are introduced as a foundational basis for professional nursing practice. Lecture: Lecture: 3 hours per week.