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; Beginning in Fall 2023, BIO 228 will be a prerequisite for admission to all nursing programs and can no longer be taken concurrently. Applications may be submitted while enrolled in BIO 228.

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.