Students will develop therapeutic communication skills through role plays, patient interviews, and conducting a health history. All courses prerequisite to the Nursing major. Taken concurrently with Nursing 310. Offered Fall Semester annually. Emphasis is on the role of caregiver as the student develops a plan of care and implements nursing actions.
Classes integrate pathophysiology and pharmacology with nursing care.
Discussions and case studies facilitate decision making skills and development of nursing judgment. Laboratory experiences focus on complex nursing skills. Individual practice sessions are expected and performance testing is used to determine mastery of nursing skills. Experiences with adults and children are provided in metropolitan health care facilities. Nursing 310 and 320.