210 Introduction to Nursing 2 S.H. Two lecture hours per week. This course is an introduction to the art and science of nursing. Nursing 3 S.H. Two lecture hours per week for 7 weeks, three laboratory hours per week for 7 weeks and 7 clinical hours per week for 7 weeks. This course provides knowledge of the older adult and related nursing skills. It introduces age related changes, their impact on the functional health patterns and issues concerning the older adult population.
Clinical experience takes place in a long term care facility and community facilities.
Immunization and health record must be complete and on file in the University Health Service Office. 3 S.H. Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week. Designed to teach students the skills required to collect health history data and to perform a systematic physical examination. Developmental and transcultural considerations are addressed. Emphasis is placed on integrating the components of the nursing health assessment.