Introduction to the competencies essential to the professional nursing role. The focus is on the nursing process as a mode of inquiry. Skills in interpersonal communication, the history of nursing, and legal aspects of beginning nurs ing practice are emphasized. Introduction to the theory underlying the basic skills and concepts in the practice of professional nursing, with an emphasis on the elderly person. Focus is on concepts related to basic biopsychosocial needs and mechanisms for healt h maintenance.
Basic pharmacology is included.
Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing process in maintaining health, preventing illness, and in restoring health. Laboratory practice of basic nursing skills and concepts. Supervised and directed application of nursing theory in the care of individuals in extended and acute care facilities. Emphasis is placed on the application of the nursing pr ocess in working with the elderly. 12.0 hours clinical.