Exploration of attitudes toward the holistic care of the elderly in a diverse population. Introduction to the nursing profession and its responsibilities and the legal and ethical issues in nursing practice. Introduction to the nutrients and their role in proper growth and development and the maintenance of health utilizing the nursing process. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty. On-site clinical instruction, supervision, evaluation, and placement is the responsibility of the college faculty.
Clinical experiences are unpaid external learning experiences.
Course may be repeated if topics and learning outcomes vary. Laboratory experiences are required. Fundamentals of medications and their diagnostic, therapeutic, and curative effects. Includes nursing interventions utilizing the nursing process in providing holistic care. Specific detailed learning objectives are developed for each course by the faculty.