NS V10 — Foundations of Nursing Practice
This course provides an introduction to nursing and roles of the nurse in micro and macro-systems, as well as profession related and patient care concepts. The theoretical foundation for comprehensive health assessment and nursing skills is presented. Assessment focuses on taking a thorough nursing history, performing physiological, psychological, sociological, cultural, and spiritual assessments, as well as identification of stressors and health risks. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to provide safe, quality care. An introduction to the nursing process provides a decision-making framework to assist students in developing effective clinical judgment skills. Students are given opportunities to demonstrate these skills in laboratory and clinical settings.