Course Description

The students learn the foundation for professional nursing practice. Emphasis is placed on the principles and skills needed to apply the clinical judgment required for safe patient-centered care. Communication is emphasized as an essential aspect of the professional role. Group 2 course.

Credit Hours

4

Contact Hours

4

Lecture Hours

4

Required Prerequisites

Admission to the nursing program; BIO 228 w/grade of 2.5 or higher, may be taken concurrently.

Corequisites

HNR 102, HNR 106

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

• Identify therapeutic communication styles that facilitate the process of completing a comprehensive verbal and physical patient assessment, for an adult.
• Explain the professional and legal guidelines for the verbal communication and written documentation of patient medical information.

Application:

• Utilize critical thinking skills to correctly identify variances related to the findings of an adult patient head to toe physical assessment.
• Discuss the role of the nurse in promoting optimal health and wellness for adults.
• Demonstrate the ability to apply concepts and principles of medical and surgical asepsis to patient care situations.

Integration:

• Define appropriate nursing interventions to implement for a specific adult acute care patient situation.

Human Dimension:

• Correlate the relationship between nursing care and a patient's personal beliefs including culture, ethnic heritage and spirituality.

Caring - Civic Learning:

• Explain the importance of using a non-judgmental, respectful and compassionate approach with every patient care interaction.

Learning How to Learn:

• Identify the importance of utilizing evidence-based practice and best practices when creating a plan of care for adults in extended care and acute care settings.