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In this course, nursing students will be introduced to the scope and standards of professional nursing practice. Theoretical, philosophical, and historical perspectives are utilized to emphasize the delivery of nursing care as both an art and a science. Emphasis is placed on the development of clinical judgment through utilization of the nursing process. Additional topics include developing cultural competence and delivering safe and competent care.

This course provides students with a basic understanding of pathophysiology from a structural and functional organizational framework. It builds upon the student's knowledge in the sciences, and explores how alterations in structure and function disrupt the body as a whole. Physiological changes across the lifespan are examined. Students utilize critical thinking to analyze selected diseases for symptomatology, pathophysiology and implications for health care intervention.

This introductory course is designed to provide nursing students with a strong foundation in the core principles, skills, and concepts essential to the nursing profession. Students learn concepts and theories basic to the art and science of nursing such as basic care and comfort, psychomotor skills, safety, infection control, health promotion and maintenance. The course includes instruction on safe medication dosage calculation and administration.

This course provides the beginning nursing student with laboratory and clinical experiences directed toward the acquisition of foundational knowledge and skills to give safe, effective patient care to diverse populations. Focus is placed on the application of foundational knowledge learned in NUR 213. Experiences include skills lab, interactive computer activities, simulation and clinical experiences.

 

This course introduces the foundational knowledge and skills required for comprehensive health assessment across the lifespan. Emphasis is placed on the development of systematic assessment techniques, including health history taking, physical examination, risk appraisal, and documentation. Students will learn to identify normal findings, recognize deviations, and apply critical thinking in interpreting assessment data. The course also explores strategies for health promotion and disease prevention, highlighting the nurse’s role in fostering wellness, patient education, and culturally responsive care. Laboratory experiences provide opportunities to practice and refine assessment skills in simulated and real-world settings.