NURS 300 - Fundamentals of Human Care Nursing

(4 credits)

This course focuses on the theory and clinical practice related to nursing roles of caregiver, teacher and advocate. The student learns theory and evidence-based intervention skills fundamental to the practice of professional nursing. The caring concepts are introduced and utilized with individuals. Beginning skills in therapeutic communication are developed to establish a caring presence. Clinical in a medical surgical unit and lab simulations. The student is introduced to diagnostic reasoning, simulations, and learns to apply all elements of the nursing process in a clinical setting. Prerequisites: Junior status and admission to the professional phase of the nursing program. Fall.