Fundamentals of Nursing

Catalog description

Fundamentals of Nursing is a 16-week course designed to introduce the Traditional RN student to the Student Learning Outcomes of Human Flourishing, Nursing Judgment, Professional Identity, and Spirit of Inquiry. Course outcomes include introduction to the core competencies. The course combines theory and clinical experiences to introduce the student to patient safety, the nursing process, communication, cultural diversity, legal and ethical concepts of nursing, and patient centered care. Lecture 4 hours per week, Clinical 9 hours per week. Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into RN program (RN Degree Code).