NUR 0350 - NURSING FUNDAMENTALS

Minimum Credits: 6
Maximum Credits: 6
Students are introduced to elements of nursing practice that are common to most clients and areas of practice. This course builds on the skills, knowledge, theories and concepts gained from the nursing foundations course and the natural and social sciences. This course focuses on pursuing critical thinking as the foundation for the nursing process. Through establishment of a therapeutic nurse-client relationship, the student becomes proficient in nursing assessment and physical examination of the individual. Based on individual patient needs and priorities, the student implements therapeutic nursing interventions to provide safety, hygiene and comfort. The concepts that are emphasized in this course include: health assessment, patient safety in the health care environment, fluid and electrolytes, principles of applied pathophysiology, principles of asepsis and hygiene, comfort and psychosocial support strategies, and pain recognition and management. This course includes a focused component on the care of the older adult emphasizing a holistic approach to promoting wellness. Utilization of the nursing process is directed toward maximizing the quality of life of the older adult. Students are guided to greater levels of understanding of their attitudes and perceptions of the dimensions of aging.
Academic Career: UGRD
Course Component: Practicum
Grade Component: Letter Grade
Course Requirements: PREQ: C or better in NUR 0300

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