Initiates practice in the skills of critical thinking and communication. The focus of this clinical nursing course is well client systems composed of persons and families. Discussion of health is concentrated at the wellness end of the wellness-illness continuum. Physiological, psychological, sociocultural, developmental, and spiritual variables are introduced as they relate to the nursing process. Intervention strategies focus on primary prevention.
Clinical experiences emphasize the pro-vider of care role.
Three hours lecture and nine hours clinical laboratory per week. This is one of two transition courses offered only to RNs. Provides a bridge to professional nursing practice. Includes an overview of the Messiah College Department of Nursing organizational framework, an overview of nursing theories, reflection and narrative techniques to increase critical-thinking skills, trends in nursing and nursing education, and enhanced communication processes. This is one of two transition courses offered only to RNs.